Flexural Strength Analysis of High Strength Concrete Using an Industrial Waste

Ravi R.a* and Thirumalini P.b

Abstract
Construction industry is the main consumer of energy and materials in most countries. The pursuit of sustainable development has become a major issue when trying to meet the challenges in providing proper housing for the ever-increasing world population. Nearly 70% of concrete consists of aggregates which are available in abundance but over a limited geographical area of the earth. The conversion of industrial waste into an alternative source of fine aggregate will contribute not only to a solution for the growing problem of waste disposal but also to conserve the resources of aggregates. An Experimental work has been done by replacing fine aggregate by copper slag, obtained as a waste from metallurgical operations of Nelcast Ltd., Ponneri with varying percentages say 10%, 20%, 30% and 40% for the production of high strength concrete . As the slag content increases, the compressive strength and flexural strength increases .Maximum compressive strength of 43.31 N/mm2 and Maximum flexural strength of 14.9 N/mm2 are reached for 40% copper slag with an increase of 21% and 61% in comparison to conventional M35 grade concrete cubes and beams respectively.