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Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering

Characteristic Studies on Self-compacting Concrete using Nano Silica with Copper Slag

  1. E. Sureshkumar

Abstract

The paper examines the possibility of using copper slag as partial replacement of sand and Nano Silica as partial replacement of cement and super plasticizer and Viscosity Modifying Agent are used in self compacting concrete, in order to overcome problems associated with cast-in-place concrete. Self compacting concrete does not require skilled labours. The percentage of copper slag to be added is 10 %, 20 %, 30 % of total weight of sand. The percentage of Nano Silica to be added is 2 %, 4 %, 6 %, and 8 % of total weight of cement. According to ACI: 211.4 R code of practice, control specimen is casted for M40. Finally the workability and strength characteristics of concrete have been compared with conventional concrete.
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