Influence of ground-granulated blast-furnace slag on the structural performance of self-compacting concrete

Sahoo, Kirti Kanta and Dhir, Prateek Kumar and Behera, Shantanu Kumar and Biswal, Dipti Ranjan (2022) Influence of ground-granulated blast-furnace slag on the structural performance of self-compacting concrete. Practice Periodical on Structural Design and Construction, 27 (3). 04022019. ISSN 1084-0680 (https://doi.org/10.1061/(asce)sc.1943-5576.0000697)

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Abstract

In the last decades, the utilization of industrial waste like ground-granulated blast-furnace slag (GGBFS) has proven itself a great asset in the modern construction industry. Aiming at promoting the green housing initiatives, the present study focused on the study of the influence of GGBFS on the structural performance of self-compacting concrete (SCC). In the initial phase of the extensive experimental program, concrete cubes were prepared with the partial replacements of GGBFS (10%, 15%, 20%, 25%, and 30% with cement) and tested against the control mix in order to investigate the associated mechanical properties (compressive strength, tensile splitting strength, and flexural strength). At 20% GGBFS replacement, the optimum compressive strength was noted, and further addition of GGBFS caused a gradual decrease in the mechanical strength properties. This study further investigated the structural properties like axial load-displacement behavior and failure pattern of RC columns and flexural performance of RC slabs with and without the addition of GGBFS. SCC with 20% GGBFS demonstrated relatively better structural performance, causing the formation of smaller crack width/depth/length compared with the control mix. An empirical relationship was also proposed based on the experimental test results (in relation to the mechanical properties) in line with US and Indian standards code of practice.

  • Item type:Article
    ID code:79984
    Dates:
    Date
    Event
    31 August 2022
    Published
    17 March 2022
    Published Online
    17 January 2022
    Accepted
    Notes:This material may be downloaded for personal use only. Any other use requires prior permission of the American Society of Civil Engineers. This material may be found at https://doi.org/10.1061/(asce)sc.1943-5576.0000697
    Subjects:Technology > Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
    Department:Faculty of Engineering > Civil and Environmental Engineering
    Depositing user: Pure Administrator
    Date deposited:29 Mar 2022 08:40
    Last modified:09 Apr 2024 03:08
    URI:https://strathprints.strath.ac.uk/id/eprint/79984
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