ABSTRACT:
This study investigates the use of industrial wastes, specifically fly ash and Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GGBS), as partial replacements for cement in concrete to address the growing demand for construction materials amidst rapid urbanization and industrialization. Concrete specimens are cast with varying proportions of fly ash and GGBS, replacing cement at levels of 0%, 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, 25%, and 30%. The specimens are then cured using different methods, including water curing and wet covering, to evaluate their effects on the compressive strength and split tensile strength of the concrete. The results obtained from these tests are compared with conventional concrete mixes to assess the impact of the industrial waste materials on the concrete’s strength properties, aiming to identify sustainable alternatives to traditional cement production.
Aim:
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of replacing cement with industrial wastes such as fly ash and GGBS on the compressive strength and split tensile strength of concrete. The study aims to explore the potential of these materials as sustainable alternatives in concrete production and to compare the strength characteristics of concrete mixes with varying proportions of fly ash and GGBS under different curing methods.
Objective:
The objective of this study is to investigate the impact of replacing cement with fly ash and GGBS in concrete at varying replacement levels (0%, 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, 25%, 30%) on its compressive and split tensile strength. The study aims to assess the performance of these concrete mixes under different curing methods, such as water curing and wet covering, and to compare the obtained results with conventional concrete to determine the potential benefits and limitations of using industrial waste materials in concrete production.
