Research Article
A Study on Suitability of EAF Oxidizing Slag in Concrete: An Eco-Friendly and Sustainable Replacement for Natural Coarse Aggregate
Table 1
Physical properties of EAF oxidizing slag versus natural coarse aggregate.
| | Properties | Natural aggregate (IS standard) | Granite aggregate | EAFOS aggregate |
| | Specific gravity | 2.6–2.8 | 2.75 | 2.9 | | Bulk density (kg/m3) | 1.53–1.56 | 1.53 | 1.54 | | Water absorption (%) | 1–4 | 2.5 | 2 | | Los Angeles abrasion value (%) | 15–20 | 18.6 | 16.4 | | Impact value (%) | Not more than 30% and 40% | 28 | 24.93 | | Crushing strength (%) | Not more than 30% | 26 | 19.25 |
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