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@article{189848,
        author = {Prof. M. M. Ahirrao and Prof. N. R. Borase and Prof. S. K. Pawar and Dhangar Hitesh D and Fulpagare Harshal A and Fulpagare Karan R and Galankar Harshraj D and Gangurde Sudhir B},
        title = {Experimental Investigation on the Use of Coconut Shell as Coarse Aggregate in Concrete},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {8},
        pages = {982-985},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=189848},
        abstract = {The construction industry consumes large quantities of natural aggregates, leading to depletion of natural resources and environmental degradation. Simultaneously, agricultural waste disposal poses a serious environmental challenge. Coconut shell, an agricultural by-product, is generated in significant quantities in tropical countries like India and is often disposed of without productive use. This study investigates the feasibility of using coconut shell as a partial replacement for conventional coarse aggregate in concrete. Concrete mixes were prepared by replacing natural coarse aggregate with coconut shell at various replacement levels. The mechanical properties such as compressive strength, split tensile strength, and workability were experimentally evaluated. The results indicate that coconut shell concrete can be effectively used for lightweight and non-structural applications, contributing to sustainable construction practices.},
        keywords = {Coconut shell concrete, lightweight concrete, sustainable construction, agricultural waste, coarse aggregate replacement.},
        month = {December},
        }