Utilize the Industrial Waste Materials and By-Products for the Manufacture of Concrete for Road Construction

Abstract

Sustainable practices in the construction industry, particularly concerning the production of
cement and concrete. Investing in research and development initiatives to explore alternative
binders and construction materials can help mitigate reliance on traditional cement. Innovations
such as geo polymers, which utilize industrial waste streams like fly ash or slag, offer promising
alternatives to conventional Portland cement. Adopting a circular economy approach involves
reusing and recycling materials within the construction industry. Encouraging regulatory bodies
to establish standards and certifications for sustainable construction practices can incentivize the
adoption of environmentally friendly materials and processes within the industry. This can include
certifications such as LEED. BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental
Assessment Method) recognizes and promotes sustainable building practices. Concrete recycling
facilities can reclaim aggregates from demolished structures, reducing the demand for virgin
materials and minimizing waste sent to landfills of red mud-based concrete and found when red
mud percentages increased workability of red mud concrete decreased and also calculated the
compressive strength of M25 grade normal concrete and red mud based concrete and 12%
replacement showing better compressive strength compared to all.