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@article{184790,
        author = {Mohammed khaja and Mohammed jalaluddin},
        title = {DESIGN MIX OF M80 GRADE CONCRETE USING ALTERNATIVE CEMENTITIOUS CONTENT - GGBS AND SILICA FUME”},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {4},
        pages = {3336-3347},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=184790},
        abstract = {For a very long time, concrete has played a crucial role in establishing durable and reliable infrastructure. Historically, construction projects have apparently used concrete with a compressive strength ranging from 20 to 40 N/mm². Over time, the inadequate performance of such concrete due to deterioration, along with the need for cost-effectiveness a standard by which a valuable material is often judged has driven the evolution of newer alternatives. This has led to the development of materials that not only support innovative, lightweight designs but also promote environmentally friendly and economically viable structures, with enhanced long-term durability and reduced maintenance needs.
One of the major developments in concrete technology has been the advancement of High Strength Concrete (HSC). Though higher strengths have been achieved and applied, HSC is typically characterized by a specified cube strength between 40 and 100 N/mm². Strength levels between 80 and 100 N/mm² and even beyond are now being used in both precast and cast-in-place construction. High Strength Concrete becomes essential in scenarios where reducing structural weight is important or where architectural design requires fewer load-bearing components. 
This experimental project designed for the compressive strength of concrete with M80 grade of high strength concrete. The project consists of designing a proportioned concrete mix with alternate cement contents with three different proportions, casting and testing of total 18cube specimens. The specimen of the standard cube (150mm x 150mm x 150mm) used to cast the concrete cubes. Compressive testing machine (CTM) used to test all the specimens. Cement used in the experimental work is Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) of 53grade (Nagarjuna brand) conforming to IS: 12269-1987. GGBS is produced by grinding Granulated Blast furnace Slag to a controlled fineness, confirming to IS 12089:1987. The maximum size of the aggregates used will be 20mm. Mineral admixtures ground granular blast furnace slag (GGBS) and Silica fume will be used. Poly carboxylate admixture of brand DON-Supaflo PC555 is used as a super plasticizer for obtaining better strength and workability.},
        keywords = {High strength concrete (HSC), compressive strength, cost-effective, workability, durability, affordability, Compressive testing machine (CTM), Superplasticizer.},
        month = {September},
        }