The study of properties and behavior of self compacting concrete containing Electric Arc Furnace Slag (EAFS) as aggregate

Electric Arc Furnace Slag (EAFS) can be efficiently reused as aggregate in the production of high-volume batches of hydraulic concrete mixes that show interesting properties in both the fresh and the hardened state. Mixtures containing EAFS aggregate in proportions of nearly 50% by volume are prepar...

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Autores: Santamaría, Amaia, Ortega López, Vanesa, Skaf Revenga, Marta, Chica Páez, José Antonio, Manso Villalaín, Juan Manuel
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2020
País:España
Institución:Universidad de Burgos (UBU)
Repositorio:Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Burgos (RIUBU)
OAI Identifier:oai:riubu.ubu.es:10259/5295
Acceso en línea:http://hdl.handle.net/10259/5295
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.asej.2019.10.001
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Electric arc furnace slag
Self-compacting concrete
In-fresh properties
Long-term hardened properties
Sustained load testing
Materiales de construcción
Building materials
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Sumario:Electric Arc Furnace Slag (EAFS) can be efficiently reused as aggregate in the production of high-volume batches of hydraulic concrete mixes that show interesting properties in both the fresh and the hardened state. Mixtures containing EAFS aggregate in proportions of nearly 50% by volume are prepared for use as pumpable and self-compacting mixes with consistency classes of S4 and SF2, respectively. Characterization of the mixtures is presented, examining practical aspects such as thixotropy, segregation in the fresh state (under 6%), and mechanical and microstructural evolution in the hardened state. The results yielded compressive strengths of approximately 60 MPa and elastic moduli of 38 GPa after one year. Finally, real-scale flexural elements are cast and subjected to sustained loading tests of moderate intensity. Long-term deflection values were approximately 50% (pumpable mixes) and less than 40% (self-compacting mixes) of the maximum admissible values specified in current standards.