<article_id>jcs.7.3.13604</article_id>
<article_title>Effect of Microfines on the Properties of Concrete</article_title>
<author>Radhakrishna</author>
<author>K.N. Narasimha Prasad</author>
<author>Bhawani Singh Shekhawat</author>
<author>MD. Anaytullah Rahmani</author>
<journal_title>Journal on Civil Engineering</journal_title>
<issn>2249-0779</issn>
<volume>7</volume>
<issue>3</issue>
<first_page>1</first_page>
<last_page>5</last_page>
<doi></doi>
<keywords>Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag, Ultra-Microfine Slag, Stone Dust</keywords>
<abstract>Sustainable construction practice ordains the exploration of different industrial wastes as supplementary cementitious material. Nano-particles are found to enhance the properties of concrete through filler effect, better interlocking, reduction of internal cracks, reduction of interfacial transition zone, and by proving more nucleation sites for accelerated and improved hydration. In this study ground granulated blast furnace slag, a propriety ultra-microfine slag and stone dust passing through 75 μm sieve are used in different binder compositions for partial replacement of cement. It is found that such replacement enhances the properties of the concrete. The study indicates that stone dust which is an industrial waste without alternative use, has the potential to be used in concrete as a partial replacement material with cement, when used in combination with other supplementary cementitious materials.</abstract>
<publication_date>June - August 2017</publication_date>
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<publisher>i-manager Publications</publisher>
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