Properties of concrete using metallurgical industrial by-products as aggregates

The use of industrial by-products and waste materials in concrete opens a whole new range of possibilities in the reuse of materials in the building industry. In this research study, concretes were made with chemical foundry sand (QFS) and green foundry sand (GFS) as substitution for raw sand. Also Electric arc furnace slag (EAFS) and blast furnace slag (BSF) were used as substitution for coarse raw aggregates in 25%, 50% and 100% of concrete production. Two concrete production stages were carried out. In stages 1 and 2, slump test and compressive and tensile splitting strengths and modulus of elasticity were determined. Due to adequate properties of all concretes found in stage 2, length change (during 56 weeks), sorptivity and high temperature exposure evaluation were also determined. The tests results obtained from concretes produced in stages 1 and 2 were compared with those of conventional concrete (CC) and the adequate use of the by-products for concrete production was verified.