An Experimental Study on Manufacturing Concrete Using Waste and Industrial Byproducts
Abstract
An increasing amount of waste being disposed of as a result of growing industrialisation, endangering the environment. When used appropriately, these wastes can replace conventional materials. The throwing away of the industrial derivatives and trash generated by the industry, which pollutes subsurface water and produces 3 million tonnes of caustic waste annually on average, is a major problem for these sectors. This research sees a prospect to assess the effects of using substitutes with different mix percentages for copper slag (25%, 35%, and 45%), iron slag (25%, 35%, and 45%), and salvaged concrete aggregate (15%, 20%, and 25%). With varying amounts of blend. Over the course of the 28-day curing period, measurements and comparisons were made between the mechanical properties of the prescribed mix and regular concrete. The goal of the results was to demonstrate the ideal mix ratio that would yield the most mechanical strength. This study was an experimental inquiry. The aforementioned proportions were initially the focus of an experimental inquiry, and to ensure trustworthiness, the data was further modified through the use of numerical modelling. According to the study, standard concrete blend reinforced by 35%, 35% iron, and 20% iron slag when salvaged concrete aggregate was added.