Research Regarding the Partial Replacement of Aggregates in Concrete with a By-Product of Steel Industry

Abstract

A continuous increase in demand for natural resources, in a high proportion for the construction sector, creates the necessity to search for alternatives. This work is intended to do so and the aim is the replacement of natural aggregates in some concrete samples with a metallurgical industry by-product. The replacement was gradual and only for one type of the three dimensions utilized. The results of the many tests conducted revealed the possibility of natural aggregate replacement in some extent, keeping the resulted properties of samples within the limits of the standards.