UTILIZATION OF COPPER

SLAG IN BITUMINOUS MIX

Content

 Introduction
 Objective of study
 Materials
 Methodology
 Results And Discussion
 conclusion
 References
Introduction

 Copper slag is considered as one of the waste materials which will have a promising
future in construction industry as a partial substitute of either natural aggregates. For
each ton of copper production, about 2.2 tones of copper slag is generated. In order to
reduce the accumulation of copper slag and also to provide an alternative material to
aggregates an approach has been done to investigate the use of copper slag in the
partial replacement of bitumen mix.
 Recently due to increase in environmental concerns and inflation in cost of pavement
materials, there is a growing interest in the scientific community in replacing
conventional fillers with alternative environmentally friendly materials.
 Filler is an integral part of asphalt mixes and influences their performances against
various distresses. Filler can be termed as the finest portion of aggregate which passes
through 75µ IS sieve.
Objective of study

 The objective of this research is to compare the properties of conventional

HMA samples and HMA samples having some percentage of copper slag as a
replacement of fine aggregates. The specimens were tested in the Marshall
testing machine for stability and flow. The characteristics of mineral filler
material have been investigated to determine their potential in upgrading
performance of asphaltic concrete, particularly by increasing hot mix stability
and durability to lessen problems with shoving and rutting.
Methodology

Collection of materials Coarse Fine Bitumen Filler

aggregate aggregate

Aggregates Bitumen
Tests of Materials
• Sieve Analysis • Penetration Value
• Abrasion value • Softening Point
• Impact Value
• Sp. Gravity & Water
absorption

Preparation of Marshall Marshall Specimen was prepared by various doges

Specimen of bitumen and copper slag content

Marshall Test Marshall test is subjected to stability and flow

Proportion of aggregates
 Aggregate gradation is one of the most important properties in bituminous mixture, which
affects almost all the important properties like stability, durability, workability and
resistance to moisture damage. Therefore, gradation is a primary consideration of
bituminous mix design. The typical aggregate gradation is taken for the design of DBM,
grade 2 as per the MORTH Specification in order to explore the potential use of Copper
Slag in optimum level, which enhances the property of the mixes to get the final grading.
Results And Discussion
Conclusion

 Addition of copper slag of (15%) in aggregate of DBM grade II mix improves good
interlocking and eventually improved the volumetric properties as well as the
mechanical properties of the mix. Because of the improved property by the
incorporation of copper slag, it can be used in bituminous mixes as a partial
replacement in aggregates, which normally used in the conventional bituminous mixes.
A field study may be undertaken at different climatic/traffic conditions on national/state
highways.
 Due to the use of copper slag in the bituminous mix, the disposal problem and the
environmental problem can be reduced to certain extent.
References