Granular Slag - Potential Sustainable Material Alternative to Fine Aggregate in Construction Applications

Authors : Mohammed NADEEM, Arun POPHALE

Pages : 269-278

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Publication Date : 2013-07-05

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :The objective of present investigation was to study utilization of the granular slag insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(a waste industrial product); as fine aggregate in masonry construction and plastering applications. In this study, cement mortar mix proportions ranging from 1:3, 1:4, 1:5 & 1:6 by volume were selected for 0, 25, 50, 75 & 100 % replacement levels with w/c ratios of 0.60, 0.65, 0.70 & 0.72. These mixes were studied for properties like density, water absorption, compressive, joint crushing & adhesion strengths. The study concluded that granular slag could be effectively utilize as fine aggregate in masonry construction and plastering applications work economically.
Keywords : Granular slag, joint crushing strength, compressive adhesion strength