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<p>Carbon emissions and sand mining have generated massive environmental imbalances. Because of the impact of depleting resources, using slag in concrete is a viable alternative for minimizing environmental impact. The acceptability of using induction furnace steel slag as a partial replacement for aggregate and as an additive in concrete mixtures for columns was investigated. Ten 140 mm × 140 mm × 750 mm short columns subjected to axial and uniaxial loads were tested. The outcome demonstrates that using SS in general decreases displacement levels and increases load levels. The proposed steel slag as a 30 % sand replacement mixture is preferred over the others. All the suggested combinations showed decreases in the ductility ratio and energy absorption. Induction furnace steel slag can be used in concrete columns.</p>
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Carbon emissions and sand mining have generated massive environmental imbalances. Because of the impact of depleting resources, using slag in concrete is a viable alternative for minimizing environmental impact. The acceptability of using induction furnace steel slag as a partial replacement for aggregate and as an additive in concrete mixtures for columns was investigated. Ten 140 mm × 140 mm × 750 mm short columns subjected to axial and uniaxial loads were tested. The outcome demonstrates that using SS in general decreases displacement levels and increases load levels. The proposed steel slag as a 30 % sand replacement mixture is preferred over the others. All the suggested combinations showed decreases in the ductility ratio and energy absorption. Induction furnace steel slag can be used in concrete columns.

Applicability of Induction Furnace Steel Slag in RC Columns Subjected to Axial and Uniaxial Loading

College of Engineering, Mustansiriyah University

Civil and Environmental Engineering

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Carbon emissions and sand mining have generated massive environmental imbalances. Because of the impact of depleting resources, using slag in concrete is a...

Applicability of Induction Furnace Steel Slag in RC Columns Subjected to Axial and Uniaxial Loading

Published Online: May 12, 2023

Page range: 108 - 118

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/cee-2023-0010

Keywords
Concentric load, Multiple mixes, Eccentric load, Fine aggregate replacement, Reinforced concrete

© 2023 Zahraa H. Ali et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Applicability of Induction Furnace Steel Slag in RC Columns Subjected to Axial and Uniaxial Loading

Published Online: May 12, 2023

Page range: 108 - 118

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/cee-2023-0010

KeywordsConcentric load, Multiple mixes, Eccentric load, Fine aggregate replacement, Reinforced concrete

© 2023 Zahraa H. Ali et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Keywords
Concentric load, Multiple mixes, Eccentric load, Fine aggregate replacement, Reinforced concrete