An Analysis of Red Mud Utilization in Concrete by Partial Replacement of Cement for enhancing the Compressive strength

  • Unique Paper ID: 173050
  • Volume: 11
  • Issue: 9
  • PageNo: 1831-1834
  • Abstract:
  • Effective use of certain materials in civil engineering applications can reduce pollution and disposal challenges. Due to its high alkalinity, Red mud, a byproduct of turning bauxite into aluminum, accumulates and takes over more and more deforested land. An estimated 116 tons of red mud are produced annually worldwide with little opportunity of being used, presenting a serious risk of pollution and contamination. It is composed of silica oxides, iron, titanium, and aluminum, among other minor constituents. The primary basic materials used to produce cement, alumina and iron oxide, are absent from limestone but present in red mud. Red mud improves workability and compressive strength when used in place of some of the cement. To evaluate the aluminum red mud's strength properties, laboratory experiments have been carried out. The acceptability of the red mud obtained for construction is the main focus of the project activity. For each series of M35 grade concrete, four test groups were created with cement partial replacement percentages of 0%, 5%, 10%, and 15%. Another intriguing avenue for the appropriate use of red mud is highlighted in this research.

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@article{173050,
        author = {Prof. Anant Ram Mishra and Prof. Mohit Pandya and Prof. Himanshu Rajpoot},
        title = {An Analysis of Red Mud Utilization in Concrete by Partial Replacement of Cement for enhancing the Compressive strength},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {9},
        pages = {1831-1834},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=173050},
        abstract = {Effective use of certain materials in civil engineering applications can reduce pollution and disposal challenges. Due to its high alkalinity, Red mud, a byproduct of turning bauxite into aluminum, accumulates and takes over more and more deforested land. An estimated 116 tons of red mud are produced annually worldwide with little opportunity of being used, presenting a serious risk of pollution and contamination.
It is composed of silica oxides, iron, titanium, and aluminum, among other minor constituents. The primary basic materials used to produce cement, alumina and iron oxide, are absent from limestone but present in red mud. Red mud improves workability and compressive strength when used in place of some of the cement.
To evaluate the aluminum red mud's strength properties, laboratory experiments have been carried out. The acceptability of the red mud obtained for construction is the main focus of the project activity. For each series of M35 grade concrete, four test groups were created with cement partial replacement percentages of 0%, 5%, 10%, and 15%. Another intriguing avenue for the appropriate use of red mud is highlighted in this research.},
        keywords = {Red Mud, Partial Replacement, Workability, Compressive Strength.},
        month = {February},
        }

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