Journal of Structural and Construction Engineering

Journal of Structural and Construction Engineering

A Review of the Use of Steel Slag in Concrete

Document Type : Review

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Assistant professor, Department of Civil and Environment Engineering, AmirKabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
Abstract
Industrial modernization leads to an increased demand for steel worldwide. The production of each ton of raw steel generates significant amounts of steel slag (SS), approximately 130–200 kilograms. The accumulation of steel slag creates economic and environmental problems, especially in developing countries with low utilization rates. Therefore, increasing the utilization ratio of steel slag has become an urgent priority. To address this issue, this paper examines the effect of adding steel slag as a supplementary cementitious material (SCM) and aggregate in concrete on various properties of concrete, with the aim of increasing the reuse of steel slag. The results of the analyses indicate that the addition of steel slag powder (SSP) may have negative effects on the initial setting time, volume stability, compressive strength, and durability of concrete. However, these issues can be mitigated through aging processes and high-reactivity supplementary cementitious materials. In the case of steel slag aggregate (SSA), this material can effectively increase the compressive strength of concrete. However, it may have negative effects on workability, volume stability, and residual strength after exposure to high temperatures. Additionally, the mechanism of SSA's impact on the durability performance of concrete is complex, making it difficult to obtain reliable results.. .
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Volume 8, Issue 11 - Serial Number 51
February 2022
Pages 336-354

  • Receive Date 28 February 2021
  • Revise Date 30 May 2021
  • Accept Date 15 June 2021