ABRASION RESISTANCE OF SUSTAINABLE WASTE STEEL SLAG MIXED CONCRETE

Since the exploration of natural aggregate for construction is leading to environmental concerns, the development of sustainable construction materials, such as steel slag, is being promoted. Ecology gets threatened by the disposal issue of steel slag, as million tonnes of steel slags are produced as a by-product in steel industry. This investigation, analyze the potential of steel slag as a partial and complete replacement for coarse aggregates in cement concrete. It is seen that the inclusion of steel slag improves the abrasion resistance property of cement concrete. This study is strengthened by Scanning Electron Microscopy and Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy analysis which is carried out on the basis experimental fallouts. It is concluded that, the use of steel slag improved compressive strength and the abrasion resistance property of cement concrete, that is applicable in flooring, pavements or in places where concrete surface being in contact with external forces and environment.