STRENGTH AND DURABILITY PROPERTIES OF M30 GRADE CONCRETE ON REPLACING FINE AGGREGATE WITH COPPER SLAG
Keywords:
M30, Copper slag, optimum dosage, compressive strength, split tensile strength, flexural strength, durability, temperaturesAbstract
In this present project work, M30 grade of concrete was used as reference mix. The fine aggregate is replaced with percentages 0% (for conventional concrete mixture), 30%, 40% and 50% of copper slag by weight and optimum dosage is found out for 7 and 28 days. Compressive strength, flexural strength and split tensile strength were determined at the age of 1, 3, 7, 28, 56 and 91 days respectively. The durability of concrete was also tested by subjecting the specimens to temperatures of 27, 100, 200, 300, 400 and 500oC for durations of 1, 2 and 3 hours respectively.