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An Experimental Investigation on Strength Properties of Concrete through Full Replacement of Sand by Copper Slag

Syed Moizuddin Mahmood1 and S M Hashmi2
1.Department of Civil Engineering (Mtech Structural), Khaja Banda Nawaz College of Engineering, Gulbarga, India
2.Department of civil Engineering (Mtech Structural), Khaja Banda Nawaz College of Engineering, Gulbarga, India

Abstract—Natural resources are depleting worldwide while at the same time the generated wastes from the industry are increasing substantially. The sustainable development for construction involves the use of nonconventional and innovative materials, and recycling of waste materials in order to compensate the lack of natural resources and to find alternative ways conserving the environment. The fine aggregates (sand) was replaced with percentages 0% (for the control mixture), 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 80%, and 100% of Copper Slag by weight. Tests were performed for properties of fresh concrete and Hardened Concrete. Compressive strength at 7 and 28 days. Tensile strength and Flexural strength were determined at 28 days. RCC beams Flexural strength tested @ 28 days.  The results indicate that workability increases with increase in Copper Slag percentage. Test results indicate significant improvement in the strength properties of plain concrete by the inclusion of up to 100% Copper slag as replacement of fine aggregate (sand), and can be effectively used in structural concrete.

 
Keywords: Copper Slag, Concrete, Compressive strength, Tensile strength, Flexural strength, Beams
 
Cite: Syed Moizuddin Mahmood and S M Hashmi, "An Experimental Investigation on Strength Properties of Concrete through Full Replacement of Sand by Copper Slag," International Journal of Structural and Civil Engineering Research, vol. 3, no. 4, pp. 30-44, 2014.