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Properties of Sustainable Alkali-Activated Permeable Concretes Developed Using Agro-Industrial By-Products

Author : Shriram Marathe

Published in: Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Sustainable Development in Civil, Urban and Transportation Engineering

Publisher: Springer Nature Singapore

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The chapter investigates the properties of sustainable alkali-activated permeable concretes (AAPC) developed using agro-industrial by-products, focusing on their potential to mitigate urban environmental issues. It begins by outlining the challenges posed by conventional concrete pavements, such as urban surface runoff and the urban heat island effect, which exacerbate flooding and energy consumption in urban areas. The study then delves into the use of alkali-activated materials and agro-industrial wastes, such as ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS), waste foundry sand (WFS), and sugarcane bagasse ash (SBA), to create sustainable permeable pavement structures. The research optimizes the mix design for compressive strength and permeability, evaluating the performance of AAPC mixes through various tests, including workability, density, compressive strength, hydraulic conductivity, water absorption, and tensile properties. The findings reveal that replacing GGBS with up to 10% SBA enhances the workability, density, compressive strength, and tensile properties of AAPC, while maintaining satisfactory hydraulic conductivity. The optimal mix, with 10% SBA, demonstrates superior performance, highlighting the potential of these materials to promote ecological and efficient solutions for urban infrastructure. The chapter concludes by emphasizing the need for further long-term durability and field performance studies to validate these laboratory results and contribute to the broader acceptance of sustainable construction practices.

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Title: Properties of Sustainable Alkali-Activated Permeable Concretes Developed Using Agro-Industrial By-Products
Author: Shriram Marathe
Publisher: Springer Nature Singapore
Book: Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Sustainable Development in Civil, Urban and Transportation Engineering
Print ISBN: 978-981-9793-99-0

Electronic ISBN: 978-981-9794-00-3

Copyright Year: 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-9400-3_50

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