Use of Stone Dust as a substitute material in concrete: A Review

Abstract

Population around the globe is increasing exponentially and with the increasing population the demand for
construction is also increasing. This cause pressure on the utilization of natural resources which eventually causes
depletion of it. Quarry dust, produced in large quantities from quarries and ornamental stone plants, create a severe
environmental problem. Disposal of quarry dust in landfills is also an issue as land is decreasing day by day. The use
of these materials in construction practices, could lead to both economic and environmental benefits. Past studies has
suggested that the waste of discarded rubber tyre, silica fume, glass, slag, metakaolin etc. can effectively replace a part
of the conventional materials used for concreting. This paper reviews the recent research studies on the production of
stone quarry dust which can be the replacement of fine aggregate or cement in the construction works. This paper
also focuses on the effect of such materials on the strength and durability of the concrete and the factors affecting
them.