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Mechanical strength evaluation of concrete with multi-source industrial by-products as supplementary cementitious materials

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Concrete production leads to the emission of numerous greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, which are responsible for global warming. Experimental works were conducted to establish the potential utilization of several industrial waste/by-products in concrete production. Currently, the disposal of industrial waste material is a problem for the industry, hence an environmental pollution concern. This study aimed to evaluate the compressive strength of concrete containing various industrial wastes such as GGBS, brick dust, glass, and clinical ash for the benefit of domestic infrastructure purposes. Concrete cubes of 50 mm x 50 mm x 50 mm with different ratios of industrial by-product material ranging from 10% to 40% were cast and water-cured for 7, 28, and 90 days prior to the strength test. The results obtained showed that the partial replacement of cement with multi-source industrial by-products resulted in acceptable strength development. These results suggest technological, economic, and environmental advantages of using industrial waste to achieve sustainable development goals (SDGs).

Source: Journal of Sustainable Civil Engineering and Technology

DOI: 10.24191/jscet.v4i2.jscet_s_00032

Authors: Nuril Izzeaty Ishak, Norsalisma Ismail, Mohamad Nidzam Rahmat

Institutions: Universiti Teknologi MARA System, Universiti Teknologi MARA

Language: English

Topic: Concrete and Cement Materials Research

Subfield: Civil and Structural Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Responsible consumption and production, Climate action

Open Access status: bronze

Funder: Universiti Teknologi MARA