Utilization of Granulated Blast Furnace Slag in Cement Mortar: Performance Analysis Against M-Sand
Main Article Content
Abstract
This study aims to explore the feasibility of incorporating Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GBFS) as a sustainable alternative to manufactured sand (M-Sand) in cement mortar, to enhance both environmental sustainability and mechanical performance. The research involves a systematic investigation where M-Sand is progressively replaced by GBFS at varying levels of 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, and 50%. The effects of these replacements are evaluated through a series of tests that focus on the mortar’s physical properties, as well as its compressive and tensile strengths. Experimental results reveal that replacing 30% of M-Sand with GBFS produces the most favorable outcomes, with the compressive strength of the mortar exceeding that of the control mix by 12% after 28 days. The tensile strength also showed marked improvements at this replacement level. However, when the replacement level exceeds 30%, both compressive and tensile strengths begin to diminish, indicating that excessive substitution may adversely affect the mortar’s structural integrity. The findings of this study provide valuable insights into the optimal use of GBFS in cement mortar, demonstrating that a 30% substitution not only enhances strength characteristics but also contributes to more sustainable construction practices by reducing reliance on natural sand resources. This research supports the potential of GBFS as a viable material for improving the environmental profile and durability of cement-based materials.
Downloads
Article Details
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.
How to Cite
References
Garg, M., & Jain, M. (2021). Evaluation of strength characteristics of engineered cementitious composites using locally available materials in India. Indian Journal of Engineering & Materials Sciences, 28(6), 732-738
Sharma, R., & Bansal, P. P. (2020). Utilization of waste foundry sand and recycled coarse aggregates in the production of concrete. Journal of Environmental Management, 262, 110522.
Patel, S., & Shah, D. (2019). Impact of industrial by-products on the properties of high-performance concrete: An Indian perspective. Construction and Building Materials, 221, 116-125.
Chopra, P., & Siddique, R. (2019). Strength, permeability and microstructure of self-compacting concrete incorporating rice husk ash. Construction and Building Materials, 207, 596-605.
Verma, A. K., & Gupta, A. (2020). Sustainable utilization of quarry dust in cement-based materials: An Indian overview. Materials Today: Proceedings, 34, 216-220.
Rana, A., & Singh, P. (2022). Experimental study on the durability of concrete incorporating recycled aggregates and industrial by-products. Journal of Building Engineering, 45, 103662.
Prabhanjan, N., Pawar, P., Tipraj, Alok, G., & Md. Asif. (2020). Strengthening Properties of Concrete with Partial Replacement of Sand by GBFS. In International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering (Vol. 9, Issue 4, pp. 1746–1751). https://doi.org/10.35940/ijitee.d1670.029420
Rajalekshmi, P., & Arul Jose, Dr. J. P. (2020). A Research on Strength of Concrete by Replacing Natural Sand with Granulated Blast Furnace Slag. In International Journal of Recent Technology and Engineering (IJRTE) (Vol. 8, Issue 5, pp. 2851–2854). https://doi.org/10.35940/ijrte.e6187.018520
H., Prof. A. R. B., & Babu, Dr. D. L. V. (2019). Fresh, Strength and Durability Characteristics of Binary and Ternary Blended Self Compacting Concrete. In International Journal of Engineering and Advanced Technology (Vol. 9, Issue 2, pp. 3987–3991). https://doi.org/10.35940/ijeat.b4540.129219
Ibrahim, W., & Zamrawi, A. (2021). Fire Behavior of RC Flat Slabs Containing Recycled Ceramic Aggregate. In International Journal of Advanced Engineering and Nano Technology (Vol. 4, Issue 2, pp. 1–5). https://doi.org/10.35940/ijaent.b0425.024220
Birthare, A., Pandey, D. M., & Agarwal, S. (2020). Effect on Quality of Cement Mortar by I nclusion of Nano Particle of Zinc Oxide. In International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering (Vol. 9, Issue 5, pp. 5–8). https://doi.org/10.35940/ijitee.e2227.039520