Study On Properties Of Concrete Containing Copper Slag As A Partial Replacement Of Fine Aggregate

Abstract

In today’s times waste-disposal is a difficult task and is causing huge dumpsters everywhere. The best solution for this waste management problem is recycle and re-use of the waste products. Copper Slag is also such a material obtained from the blast furnace during the manufacturing process of copper. India produces around 2.5 to 3 tones slag waste for every ton of metal extracted. This waste has an effective application in concrete industry as it can effectively help to reduce the depletion of natural sources of river sand. Copper Slag is bought from Sterlite Industries, Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu and used as a replacement with fine aggregates for different percentages of 0%, 20%, 40%, 60%, 80% and 100% and analyzed for compression strength. Through this result an optimum percentage replacement is arrived at, at which we can overcome the disadvantages of the material as well as obtain better results in comparison with ordinary concrete mix. RCC beams are designed and casted for this optimum percentage replacement and tested for flexural strength.