Smart Self-Compacting Concrete: Enhancing Sustainability with Steel Slag as an Eco-Friendly Alternative
Keywords:
Self-Compacting Concrete (SCC), Steel Slag, Slump Flow, T50 Time, Compressive Strength, Split Tensile Strength, Sustainable ConstructionAbstract
The study explores the feasibility of recycling floor steel slag as a sustainable fine aggregate in the production of Self-Compacting Concrete (SCC). By replacing sand with varying percentages of steel slag (0%, 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, and 25%), the research evaluates the impact on workability,compressive strength, and split tensile strength of SCC mixes. Key tests such as slump flow diameter and T50 time were conducted to assess the flow properties, while mechanical properties were analyzed in the hardened state.
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