Feasibility Study on the Use of Iron Ore Tailing and Glass Fiber as Fine Aggregates in the Concrete

Abstract

Because there is less natural sand available and it is becoming more expensive, this study attempts to determine whether iron ore tailings and glass fibres may be used in place of fine aggregates in concrete. As a means to use waste materials in concrete, lower the cost of the material, and provide inexpensive building materials, this study will help to provide the observations and results that will allow an optimal percentage of usage of iron ore tailings and glass fibres to be seen. It also indirectly aids in reducing environmental issues brought on by various waste materials released into the environment, including iron ore tailings. Here, iron ore tailings and glass fibres are used in various percentages—0%, 5%, 7%, 10%, 12%, and 14%—in place of the fine aggregates. They undergo a variety of laboratory tests, including workability, flexural, and compressive strength tests. The findings give an ideal replacement proportion at which failure probability rises. Every test is conducted in accordance with the IS code, and it takes 28 days to complete