Abstract
In construction industry, concrete is the largest synthesized material. Aggregate is one of the constituents in concrete. Enormous studies have been conducted concerning the protection of natural resources, finding solution for the disposal problem, and for reducing the cost of construction by using the waste material. In this research, steel slag and ceramic waste is used as a replacement material for natural aggregates and its durability properties are studied. Durability depends upon the cement content, compaction, curing, cover and permeability. The chemical attack will result in volume change. Various tests like acid resistance to hydrochloric acid and sulphuric acid, water absorption, corrosion of reinforcement (Rapid chloride penetration), water sorptivity were performed for the combination of the mix. Using Taguchi analysis, optimization is made to find out the outstanding combo mix of steel slag embedded ceramic concrete. 30% coarse steel slag and 40% fine steel slag replaced concrete shows greater loss in weight when immersed in strong acid. The combination of 21% coarse steel slag either with 8% coarse ceramic waste or with 28% fine steel slag replacement has better durability characteristics.
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