Strength Studies on Slag-Concrete as a Partial Replacement as GGBS

Author(s):

C. V. Monika , B V Raju Institute of Technology Narasapur.; Kalappa Sutar, B V Raju Institute of Technology Narasapur.; S. Srinivasulu, B V Raju Institute of Technology Narasapur.; Md. Rahmath, B V Raju Institute of Technology Narasapur.; Santosh Reddy, B V Raju Institute of Technology Narasapur.

Keywords:

Cement, Natural Sand, GGBS, and Aggregate

Abstract:

The production of cement results in emission of many greenhouse gases in atmosphere, which are responsible for global warming. Hence, the researchers are currently focused on use of waste material having cementing properties, which can be added in cement concrete as partial replacement of cement, without compromising on its strength and durability, which will result in decrease of cement production thus reduction in emission in greenhouse gases, in addition to sustainable management of the waste. The ground granulated blast furnace slag is a waste product from the iron manufacturing industry, which may be used as partial replacement of cement in concrete due to its inherent cementing properties. This paper presents an experimental study of compressive and flexural strength of concrete prepared with Ordinary Portland Cement, partially replaced by ground granulated blast furnace slag in different proportions varying from 0% to 40%. Compressive strength and Flexural strength of GGBS concrete increased up to GGBS addition of 30%. GGBS concrete showed substantial gain in compressive and flexural strengths with the age.

Other Details:

Manuscript Id	:	IJSTEV3I5067
Published in	:	Volume : 3, Issue : 5
Publication Date	:	01/12/2016
Page(s)	:	155-159

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