Feasibility Studies on Silica Fume Added Pavers

Authors

  • Dr. N. Sudharsan , Nikhil Kumar.P ,Chaithanya Krishna.B , Vamshi.G ,Omkara Chary.V

Abstract

In the recent past, With increased environmental awareness and its potential hazardous effects,
utilization of industrial byproducts has become an attractive alternative to disposal. Silica fume (SF), which
is byproduct of the smelting process in the silicon and ferrosilicon industry. Waste management plays a vital
role in the reuse of industry wastes in to useful conversions. Therefore, an eco-friendly attempt is made to
utilize them in the production of paver blocks. Paver blocks are construction units that have vast applications
in street roads, walking paths, fuel stations, and so on. Also, paver blocks possess easy maintenance during
breakages. There have been considerable attempts for improving the properties of concrete with respect to
strength and durability, especially in aggressive environments. High performance concrete appears to be
better choice for a strong and durable structure. A large amount of by-product or wastes such as fly-ash,
copper slag, silica fume etc. are generated by industries, which causes environmental as well as health
problems due to dumping and disposal. Proper introduction of silica fume in concrete improves both the
mechanical and durability characteristics of the concrete. The replacement of cement by Silica Fume which
includes current and future trends of research.

Published

2020-04-30

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