Microstructural And Durability Characteristics Of Self-Compacting Concrete Incorporating Wood Waste Ash And Steel Slag

Abstract

The need of putting set up eco-friendly processes and rules that raise output, enhance the quality of output, and save energy is widely recognized in the construction sector. This paper reports on a research that looked at self-compacting concrete (SCC) utilizing 15% cement and wood waste ash (WWA). Ash from wood waste is categorized as an additive because of its pozzolanic qualities. Paper mills, log-fired power stations, and other businesses that burn wood chips produce wood waste ash as a by-product. As a byproduct of their combustion process. In this investigation, steel slag (SS) was added to self-compacting concrete in different amounts 15%, 30%, and 45% in place of fine particles. Lowermost among the slag from the blast furnace is the SS layer. Many tests were done to evaluate the impacts of replacement and additive materials. The L-box, U-box-funnel, and slump flow tests were among those used to assess the materials' freshness. Tests for compressive strength were also conducted in order to evaluate the strength characteristics. Tests for fast chloride permeability, mass loss, water absorption, and abrasion resistance were used to assess durability attributes. Studies show that adding SS content improves all the hardened properties.