Development and performance characterization of eco-friendly ternary blended concrete using industrial and agricultural waste materials

Balaji Ponraj Govindarajan; 2; 3; 4

doi:10.62638/ZasMat1877

Authors

Balaji Ponraj Govindarajan Department of Civil Engineering, P.S.R Engineering College, Sivakasi, Tamilnadu, India Author https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5921-4623
Jayaraj Parthiban Department of Civil Engineering, Anjalai Ammal Mahalingam Engineering College, Thiruvarur, Tamilnadu, India Author https://orcid.org/0009-0008-2875-947X
Manikandan Sethuraman Department of Civil Engineering, Sri Muthukumaran Institute of Technology, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India Author https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4416-8759
Madhan Padmanaban Department of Civil Engineering, EASA College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, India. Author https://orcid.org/0009-0001-1320-5115

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62638/ZasMat1877

Abstract

This current research attempts to explore the effect of mineral admixtures like rice husk ash (RHA), metakaolin, and GGBFS on the physical, mechanical and durability behaviors of M40 grade concrete. Different mixes of concrete were prepared using partial replacements of GGBS, metakaolin, and RHA instead of cement. Tests of slump flow, L-box test, V-funnel, J-ring, and U-box were conducted to evaluate new properties. After different curing periods, mechanical properties like bending strength, splitting tensile strength, and compressive strength were evaluated. It was revealed that addition of metakaolin improves early strength and density of microstructure while the usage of GGBS improves workability and strength. A combination of 10% metakaolin and 20% GGBS was found to be the most efficient one. The inclusion of RHA increased performance up to 5-10% but reduced strength and workability more than 10%. Reduced water absorption rate, resistance to chloride attack and acid &sulfate environment was observed in durability analysis.

Keywords:

GGBS, metakaolin, rice husk ash

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