Partial Replacement of Fine Aggregate with Fluorescent Light Tube waste in Concrete

Abstract

Experimental research the applicability of fluorescent tube light wastes as a potential replacement for traditional fine aggregate has been investigated. Fluorescent lamp wastes are one of the discarded electrical devices. Extreme caution must be used when disposing of these lamp wastes in order to prevent any negative effects. Also, with the widespread use of energy efficient LED lamps for lighting purposes, environmental issues around the disposal of discarded fluorescent bulbs that contain mercury have grown in significance. This trash from fluorescent tube lights can be used as a fine aggregate to safely dispose of waste materials and lower construction expenses. This paper presents the results of a study on the partial replacement of fine aggregate with the fluorescent tube light waste in a range of 5 % to 15 % in the interval of 5 % in M25 grade of concrete. Effect of various percentages of replacements towards compressive strength of concrete. The results show that fluorescent tube light aggregate can effectively be used in concrete as partial replacement of sand with improve compressive strength.