Steel Slag as a Substitute for Natural Aggregate in the Production of Concrete

2015 ◽  
Vol 244 ◽  
pp. 77-87 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vojtěch Václavík ◽  
Tomáš Dvorský ◽  
Vojtěch Šimíček ◽  
Marcela Ondová ◽  
Jan Valíček ◽  
...  

This article presents the results of an experimental research dealing with the use of steel slag as a partial substitute for natural aggregates in the production of concrete composite. Comparative mixture based on natural aggregates was prepared from the fractions of 0/4, 4/8 and 8/16 mm, which were represented in the volume ratio of 40:30:30. During the experimental research, natural aggregates with the fractions of 4/8 mm, 8/16 mm were replaced with steel slag of the same faction. We have tested the input properties of natural aggregates and steel slag for the designed experimental mixtures (grain size, density, specific weight, powder density, absorption capacity, resistance to crushing, shape index). In case of concrete mixture prepared according to the experimental recipes, we have monitored the following characteristics: density of fresh concrete mixture, consistency of concrete mixture, strength characteristics - cube strength after 3, 7, 14, 21, 28 and 90 days, prism strength after 28 days. The research has discovered that substitution of natural aggregates with steel slag of the same fraction in concrete mixture is possible, without significantly affecting the strength properties of the concrete based on steel slag in comparison with the concrete based on natural aggregates.

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 32 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bruno Crisman ◽  
Giulio Ossich ◽  
Paolo Bevilacqua ◽  
Roberto Roberti

Steel production wastes (steel slags) are used more often in asphalt concrete pavements as a valuable replacement for natural aggregates, which are becoming increasingly rare. In this paper authors investigate the polishing characteristics of aggregates, and in particular of steel slags, used in bituminous road surfacing, are a major factor in determining the resistance to skidding. The main purpose of the study is the identification of a suitable degradation model, based on friction indicators, in the laboratory, as well as the comparison of in-situ pavement skid resistance with the cumulative number of passing vehicles over the years. The model predicts the expected resistance to skidding of the road surface based on the knowledge of the polished stone value (PSV) of the aggregates and the expected traffic on the road. In this study, several types of aggregates were compared: steel slag, limestone, limestone and slag mixture, diabase, Criggion stone and basalt. Using a standard PSV test, it was found that the aggregates did not reach the lower value of skid resistance (equilibrium value). The analysis of the British Portable Number (BPN) data versus polishing time allowed to empirically derive a regression model for each investigated aggregate. Hence, it appears possible to define both an investigatory level and threshold level to predict the actual residual life of the pavement from the examination of skid resistance.


2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 7
Author(s):  
Kemal Armagan ◽  
Sadık Alper Yıldızel ◽  
Yusuf Arslan

The purpose of this paper is to investigate the benefits of using steel slag as an additive in Roller Compacted Concrete (RCC) which is a promising material can be used in streets, local roads, residential streets, high-volume roads, industrial access roads, airports...etc. The mechanical performances of steel scrap added reinforced cementitious composites produced with an industrial punch scrap. In specimen mixtures two types of scraps with diameters of 5 mm and 7 mm were used. The additive was mixed with 1%, 1.5% and 2% ratios by weight. Due to the results of the study, it was obtained that flexural strength properties of the specimens have increased up to 11%. In addition, freeze thaw effect of the specimens was investigated and found that 2% percent of scrap usage was given the best results.


2019 ◽  
Vol 265 ◽  
pp. 01008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marta Kosior-Kazberuk ◽  
Julita Krassowska

The analysis of fracture mechanics parameters of concrete with new types of fibers is essential for the dissemination of their application and development of new methods of structural design.Fracture mechanics parameters are widely used to analyze the material behaviour and also in the design process of selected structures. The paper reports the results of an experimental programme focused on the effect of non-metallic (basalt) fibers on the fracture properties of concrete investigated in Mode I conditions. The changes in concrete properties were analysed on the basis of the critical stress intensity factor KIc, the critical value of crack tip opening displacement (CTODc) and the fracture energy GF. The addition of the basalt fibers had a slight effect on the strength properties of concrete but, at the same time, it had a significant influence on the fracture parameters by the modification of pre-cracking and particularly post-cracking behaviour of the concrete. Results of measuring the toughness and energy-absorption characteristics showed that the specimens reinforced with basalt fibers acquired a great ductile behaviour and energy absorption capacity, compared to ordinary concrete specimens.


2010 ◽  
Vol 163-167 ◽  
pp. 1651-1654 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jin Bang Wang ◽  
Zong Hui Zhou

Several series of concrete aggregates with different content of steel slag, blast furnace slag, coal gangue and fly ash were prepared. The reasonable ratio of raw materials and process parameters to prepare the aggregates were determined by measuring the water absorption, crush indicators and apparent density of the aggregates. The mineral composition and morphology of the aggregates were analyzed by XRD, SEM and EDS. The results showed the aggregate with about 30% steel slag, 50% slag, 20% gangue, and calcined at 1300°C for 90 minutes had the best performance. The water absorption of the aggregate is about 1.55% which is lower than that of the natural aggregates (about 2.2% on average). Both the crushing index (about 11.39%) and the apparent density (2672 kg/m3) of the aggregate meet the requirements of national standards.


Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 940
Author(s):  
Se-Jin Choi ◽  
Young-Uk Kim ◽  
Tae-Gue Oh ◽  
Bong-Suk Cho

The shortage of natural aggregates has recently emerged as a serious problem owing to the tremendous growth of the concrete industry. Consequently, the social interest in identifying aggregate materials as alternatives to natural aggregates has increased. In South Korea’s growing steel industry, a large amount of steel slag is generated and discarded every year, thereby causing environmental pollution. In previous studies, steel slag, such as blast furnace slag (BFS), has been used as substitutes for concrete aggregates; however, few studies have been conducted on concrete containing both BFS and Ferronickel slag (FNS) as the fine aggregate. In this study, the compressive strength, chloride ion penetrability, and carbonation characteristic of concrete with both FNS and BFS were investigated. The mixed slag fine aggregate (MSFA) was used to replace 0, 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100% of the natural fine aggregate volume. From the test results, the highest compressive strength after 56 days was observed for the B/F100 sample. The 56 days chloride ion penetrability of the B/F75, and B/F100 samples with the MSFA contents of 75% and 100% were low level, approximately 34%, and 54% lower than that of the plain sample, respectively. In addition, the carbonation depth of the samples decreased with the increase in replacement ratio of MSFA.


2013 ◽  
Vol 743-744 ◽  
pp. 180-185
Author(s):  
Jun Hua Zhang ◽  
Zong Hui Zhou ◽  
De Cheng Zhang ◽  
Xin Cheng

Artificial aggregates with high-performance were prepared by the methods including steel slag, furnace slag, fly ash and coal gangue, and the recycling concrete was prepared by artificial aggregates instead of natural aggregates. This kind of concrete abandoned was able to completely regenerate cement, which will make the reuse of concrete possible. The composition and characteristics of the artificial aggregates will produce a significant effect on the interfacial transition zone (ITZ) in recycling concrete. The morphological features and mineral composition of three artificial aggregates were analyzed by SEM and XRD, and the ITZ of three recycling concrete and one ordinary concrete was investigated by SEM and EDS. The results showed that compared with ordinary concrete, although the recycling concretes ITZ had a small amount of CH crystal, most of the space was filled with dense hydration products. The interface width was 40μm, which less than 50μm of ordinary concrete. Artificial aggregates with different ratio of raw materials had a great effect on recycling concretes ITZ. The ITZ of recycling concrete prepared with 30% steel slag, 50% furnace slag, 20% fly ash had the smallest Ca/Si and much more C-S-H. the structure of ITZ was much denser and the microstructure was relatively better.


Author(s):  
Kalpana Patel ◽  
Adarsh Patel

Excessive use of materials, leads to industrialization, which has an adverse impact on the environment. From industries, large amount of chemicals or other suspended particles as a waste are produced, which are mostly dumped that acquires large space leading to deterioration of soil properties. So, we should use these waste for some constructive or useful purposes. As steel industry releases waste with some good engineering properties so, we can use this type of waste with soil which has low strength and does not have good engineering properties. Various techniques are available like soil stabilization, providing reinforcement etc. to improve load bearing capacity of soil. Soil stabilization is one of the modification techniques used to improve the geotechnical properties of soil and has become the major practice in construction engineering which enables the effective utilization of industrial wastes as a stabilizer. This technique becomes more popular because of its easy availability and adaptability. In this study, the steel slag (an industrial waste) is mixed with Clay(CI), Lateritic(A-7-6(5)) , Black cotton clay soil to enhance its strength properties and make them more suitable for use. In this way industrial waste can be reduced economically.


2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (3(69)) ◽  
pp. 71-76
Author(s):  
Z. V. Totikov ◽  
V. Z. Totikov ◽  
A. A. Epkhiev ◽  
G R. Kulumbegov ◽  
Sh. Sh. Gadaev ◽  
...  

AIM: to evaluate the strength properties of the colorectal tumors in patients with colorectal cancer with acute bowel obstruction. MATERIALS AND METHODS: twenty-six resected specimens with colorectal cancer complicated by acute bowel obstruction were studied using histological and immunohistochemical methods. Following criteria have been assessed: tumor histological structure and differentiation, invasion depth, bowel wall thickness in central and peripheral tumor parts, ratio of necrosis, proper tumor tissue and preserved muscular and serosal layers. RESULTS: in tumors of 3.9-5.5 cm long no significant differences were detected between volume ratio of the preserved muscle tissue, fibrous tissue and necrotic tissue in central part of tumors compared with peripheral one. In tumor >5.5 cm long the volume ratio of proper tumor and necrotic tissue was significantly higher in tumor central part compared to peripheral one. CONCLUSION: endoscopic stenting in colorectal cancer with acute bowel obstruction is more safety if tumor length ≤5.5 cm. The tumor perforation is highly likely when tumor length >5.5 cm


2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 509-517
Author(s):  
Yuji SUGIMURA ◽  
Haruhiko SINOZAKI ◽  
Yuzoh AKASHI ◽  
Shodai UEMATSU ◽  
Satoru SHIBUYA ◽  
...  

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