Green Concrete Using Industrial Waste Materials

  • Authors

    • Dr. Mohammed Asif Khan Professorof, Jamia Millia Islamia, India Author
    • Dr. Shalini Gupta Associate Professor, Panjab University, India Author

    DOI:

    https://doi.org/10.67228/30716357/IJMRSE-2020PI7D3Q

    Published 04-05-2020

  • Green Concrete, Industrial Waste Materials, Fly Ash, GGBS, Sustainable Construction, Eco-Friendly Concrete

    Issue

    Vol. 3 No. 1 (2020)

    Section

    Articles

    How to Cite

    Green Concrete Using Industrial Waste Materials. (2020). International Journal of Modern Research in Science & Engineering, 3(1), 01-14. https://doi.org/10.67228/30716357/IJMRSE-2020PI7D3Q

  • Abstract

    The construction industry has been ranked among the biggest consumers of natural resources and added to greenhouse gas emissions, which has been mainly precipitated by the high use of Portland cement and natural aggregates in the traditional concrete. Over 8% of all carbon dioxide emissions in the world are contributed by cement production, which drives the necessity to find sustainable alternatives to the same. Green concrete has become a viable option through the use of industrial waste resources including fly ash, ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS), silica fume, rice husk ash and recycle aggregates to minimize the environmental impact without affecting or improving the mechanical and durability characteristics. This paper involves a thorough research on the producing of green concrete using industrial waste materials of choice as part-replacement of cement and natural aggregates. Their studies are directed at the characterization of the materials, mix design procedure, fresh and hardened concrete features, and the durability. Most of the replacement levels are studied to come up with the best proportions that would be sustainable and performance-focused. The results of the experiments have shown that the recycling of industrial waste materials leads to a significant decrease in carbon emissions, better long-term strengthening, and resistance to aggressive environmental factors. The results show that green concrete will be able to support structural performance demands and at the same time add to the sustainable construction practice. The paper has presented useful knowledge to researchers, engineers, as well as policymakers who need to advance the use of environmentally friendly construction materials in accordance with the sustainability objectives of the world.

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