Slump Test Research Articles

Analysis of the slump test for on-site yield stress measurement of thickened tailings

Yield stress of thickened tailings is a basic parameter in the design of tailings pipeline transport and discharge systems. To accurately determine the yield stress of thickened tailings, it is essential to develop a rapid determination method suitable for engineering applications and explore the relationship among various factors. In this paper, a high-precision velocity-controlled slump test system was designed to investigate the effects of thickened tailings temperature, lifting speed, slump cylinder shape, and tailings slurry mass concentration on the slump value. The test results indicate that the slump value decreases with the increases in thickened tailings temperature, resulting in a higher yield stress. Lifting speed significantly affects the yield stress, a faster lifting speed produces a larger slump value, which in turn leads to a smaller calculated yield stress. The lifting speed of 0.01 m/s provides a yield stress calculation that is close to the actual value. Moreover, among the tested slump cylinder shapes, the results obtained from the cylinder with dimensions of 100 mm (height) × 100 mm (diameter) are the closest to the actual values. These findings offer technical support for rapid and accurate on-site testing of the rheological parameters of thickened tailings and provide theoretical support for developing disposal methods for tailings.

Influence of chemical admixtures on buildability and deformation of concrete for additive manufacturing

In this study, the buildability of three-dimensionally (3D) printed (3DP) concrete that uses coarse aggregate was evaluated in the fresh state according to the contents of three chemical admixtures (high-range water-reducing agent (HRWRA), viscosity-modifying agent (VMA), and setting-time modifying agent), and the correlation between fluidity changes and buildability was analyzed. Polycarboxylate HRWRA and VMA contents were varied to control the flowability and static yield stress, which affect the workability. In addition, the SMA content was varied, and slump tests and table flow tests were performed at 30-minute intervals up to 6.5 h after mixing to measure flowability. Simultaneously, static yield stress was measured to analyze rheological changes, and penetration resistance and green strength tests were performed to analyze the main factors influencing buildability over time. The highest buildability was observed when the VMA content was 1.5 %. The static yield stress of fresh concrete could be ≤3000 Pa to guarantee adequate 3DP concrete transport performance while that at 1 h after mixing could be ≥2000 Pa to secure buildability. When the penetration resistance of fresh concrete is ≥80 kPa, the deflection of concrete may be <10 %. Through this, buildability can be approximately judged based on penetration resistance.

Bonding performance and construction parameters of low-rebound shotcrete

Abstract Shotcrete has the advantages of short setting time, high early strength, simple process and flexible operation methods. It is mainly used as temporary support in domestic highway tunnels. This study investigates the development of low-rebound shotcrete for tunnel construction by adding silica fume and fly ash into the mixture. Sandstone and limestone were employed to simulate the surrounding rock. The workability and mechanical properties of the shotcrete were evaluated based on slump tests, rebound rates, compressive strength measurements, and bonding strength tests between the surrounding rock and the shotcrete. Furthermore, the research investigated construction techniques, with an emphasis on spraying distance, shrinkage angle, and wind pressure, and optimized these parameters for practical engineering uses. The outcomes demonstrate that the addition of silica fume enhances the mechanical properties of the shotcrete and reduces rebound. It was discovered that optimal spraying distance was between 1.2 m and 1.5 m, with the optimal wind pressure at 0.5 m, and the ideal shrinkage angle at 6°.Research on low rebound shotcrete is of great significance for improving construction quality, construction efficiency and engineering structural performance, and also meets the requirements of sustainable development.

Assessing the impact of recycled concrete aggregates and metakaolin on the mechanical properties of pervious concrete

Population growth and urban expansion have increased impervious surfaces, leading to environmental issues such as stormwater runoff and groundwater depletion. Traditional concrete, while durable, contributes to these problems. There is a need for sustainable construction materials that can address environmental challenges and reduce the consumption of natural resources. Pervious concrete, enhanced with recycled aggregates (RCA) and supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) like metakaolin (MK) present a potential solution. This study aims to improve the mechanical and durability properties of pervious concrete by incorporating RCA and MK, assessing their effects on workability, density, porosity, permeability, compressive strength and flexural strength. The incorporation of RCA resulted in increased aggregate porosity compared to natural aggregates. Workability was assessed using the slump test, density was measured, and porosity and permeability were evaluated. The results showed that incorporation of RCA generally decreased workability, density and strength, while the addition of MK improved these properties by refining the microstructure. Specifically, mixes with 10% MK demonstrated better performance in terms of increased compressive and flexural strengths, improved density and reduced porosity. The ANN model showed high accuracy in predicting compressive and flexural strengths. The study concludes that RCA and MK can enhance the mechanical and durability properties of pervious concrete.

SUGAR CANE BAGASSE ASH IN CONCRETE: A REVIEW

Sugarcane bagasse ash (SCBA), a by product of sugarcane processing, has shown great potential as a supplementary material in concrete production. A review of its application in concrete highlights its benefits, including improved mechanical properties, durability, and sustainability. SCBA contains high levels of silica, which can act as a pozzolanic material, enhancing the compressive strength and reducing the permeability of concrete. Incorporating SCBA also lowers the carbon footprint of concrete, contributing to greener construction practices by partially replacing cement. However, challenges remain, such as the variability in ash quality, proper ash treatment, and optimal blending ratios. Ongoing research focuses on refining these aspects to maximize the benefits of the SCBA in concrete, making it a promising alternative in the construction industry for sustainable development. Keyword - Sugarcane bagasse ash, Compression strength, Percentage strength, Sugarcane Workability, Slump test.

Splitting behavior of polyvinyl alcohol fiber reinforced iron ore tailings concrete

To promote solid waste reutilization and reduce natural river sand consumption, iron ore tailings (IOT) are expected to be used in concrete production as a potential substitute for river sand under the premise of comparable material properties with ordinary concrete. In this study an IOT concrete reinforced by Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) fiber has been proposed and the slump and splitting behavior under various IOT substitution rates and PVA fiber contents has been experimentally investigated. Slump tests reveal that the optimal PVA fiber content is 0.1 % and IOT substitution rate is 60 % from the view of workability. Splitting tensile tests show a monotonous strength growth with PVA fiber content increase. The incorporation of IOT has increased concrete splitting tensile strength but the strength is smaller than that of normal concrete as soon as IOT substitution rates exceed 50 %. A regression model and Back Propagation (BP) neural network model have been adopted to establish splitting tensile strength prediction model. Compared to regression model, the BP model has exhibited better accuracy which is suitable to predict the splitting tensile strength of PVA-IOT concrete with PVA content less than 0.3 %.

Investigating the effect of polypropylene fibres and curing parameters on the workability and mechanical properties of concrete

Polypropylene fibers possess certain characteristics that make them an ideal counterpart to attain explicit advantages when used for building works, more specifically, when added to concrete. In this investigation, polypropylene fibers were added by weight of cement (0.25%, 0.5%, and 0.75%) in M20 grade of concrete and their impact on workability, compressive strength, and flexural strength were assessed and analyzed. The slump test revealed that as the polypropylene fiber loading in the concrete mix was increased, the workability of the mixture continued to decrease; the workability decreased by 11.11%, 19.44%, and 45.83% upon the addition of 0.25 %, 0.5%, and 0.75% fibers respectively in the concrete. The compressive strength, as well as the flexural strength of the concrete, increased monotonously with an increase in the curing time and fiber loading. For instance, in the case of acidic water curing, the compressive strength enhanced from 19.08 MPa to 22.85 MPa upon increasing the fiber content from 0.25% to 0.75%. Adding 0.25% polypropylene fiber resulted in an increase in the flexural strength of conventional concrete mix by 15.78% and 10.29% when cured in normal water for 28 days and 56 days, respectively. Both the compressive and flexural strength of the samples cured in normal water was found to be higher than the samples cured in acidic water and it was observed that the fibre-reinforced concretes were more resistant to acids than the normal unreinforced concrete.

Effect of aggregate size on the slump and uniaxial compressive strength of concrete: a DEM study

The aggregate size and particle-size distribution (PSD) can change the packing density, slump, and strength of concrete. The micromechanical effects of aggregate size on the slump and strength remain unclear. The current numerical study examined concrete behavior using slump and uniaxial compressive strength (UCS) tests considering the aggregate size distribution using the discrete element method. The effect of the aggregate size on the packing density, UCS, and slump of the concrete was analyzed. To accomplish this, we evaluated how variations in the uniformity and curvature coefficients of the PSD, as well as the specific surface area of the samples, were affected by changes in aggregate size. Although the simulations were based on standard specimens from the laboratory, the results showed good agreement with the documented experimental results. Briefly, at a 40–60% fine aggregate content, the packing density and compressive strength of the concrete reached their peaks and caused a decrease in the height of the slump. The uniformity and curvature coefficients did not influence the slump height. The induced shear band could be tracked during the UCS tests and the crack angles could be measured. At the optimum fine content (40–60%), the shear bands were primarily localized and propagated through the samples having different fine contents.

Investigating the Effect of Steel Wire and Carbon Black from Worn Out Tyre on the Strength of Concrete

Technology in concrete is rapidly developing to improve the quality and properties of concrete. One of the many recycled materials is worn-out tyres. Currently, the use of tires is very widespread considering the use of vehicles that increase from time to time. Piles of discarded tires can cause a lot of damage to the environment. So, by using steel wire waste (SWW) as new fiber reinforcement in concrete and with the combination with carbon black (CB), it is hoped that, by doing this, not only it could improve the quality of concrete, but also preserves the environment. Therefore, the objective of this research was, to identify the properties of fresh concrete with the addition of SWW and CB, and also to investigate the physical and mechanical properties of hardened concrete, incorporating of SWW as additional fiber reinforcement and CB. For fresh concrete, workability using a slump test was conducted. Several tests were carried out on the properties of hardened concrete. Among them were compressive strength, flexural strength, splitting tensile strength, and water absorption. The physical appearance of the concrete has also been examined and recorded. There are four batches of concrete which consist of one control batch and three batches of concrete with various weights of SWW which are in the portion of 300 g, 600 g, and 900 g, and the weight of CB is maintained at 300 g for all batches. For workability, all concrete batches with the addition of SWW and CB show acceptable workability. For the case of the density of fresh concrete, samples containing 900 g addition of SWW have the highest density which was 2520 kg/m³, as expected. Results for water absorption show that the lowest value is contributed by the control sample which was 7.6%. For compressive and flexural strength, 300 g addition of SWW has the highest value which was 28.52 MPa for compressive strength and 7.52 MPa for flexural strength. Lastly, for splitting tensile strength, the highest value was also obtained when 300 g addition of SW was added which was 5.4 MPa. To conclude, SWW and CB can be added to concrete to obtain comparable strength of concrete. However, some modifications could be made to both recycle materials to improve concrete performance.

Utilization of quarry dust and periwinkle shell ash in concrete production.

The usage of plentiful raw discarded resources in the manufacturing of concrete has proven to be a sustainable and environmentally beneficial method of making concrete for a variety of purposes. In this study, the physical and mechanical properties of concrete made by partially and fully substituting fine aggregates and ordinary Portland cement with periwinkle shell ash and quarry dust (5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, and 100%), respectively, were examined. The ratio of water to cement utilized for the concrete mixture, 1:2:4, was 0.60. Fresh concrete underwent a slump test, and then 150-mm cubes of cured concrete were subjected to density, compressive strength tests, and morphological and structural property characterizations. The concrete without the waste materials gave an optimum compressive strength of 22.9 N/mm2 as opposed to those that were partially replaced, having 18.8-15.1 N/mm2. The concrete samples with full replacements of periwinkle shell ash and quarry dust have compressive strengths lower than 13.8 N/mm2. All the concrete samples produced with partial and full replacements are in the class of normal concrete, but only those with partial replacements of up to 20% can be utilized for load-bearing and non-load-bearing applications. Opting for these alternative waste materials implies taking steps towards creating a cleaner and healthier planet for now and the future.

Image‐based quality control of fresh concrete based on semantic segmentation algorithms

AbstractIn practice, various empirical methods such as the flow table test or the slump test are in use worldwide for assessing the workability of fresh concrete on the construction site. The majority of these tests has in common, that fresh concrete is subjected to some kind of defined flow process on a standardized table‐like platform and that the geometrical properties of the material after the flow has ceased is determined by simple means such as measuring the flow cake diameter or its sag. The paper at hand proposes a novel image‐based approach for an automatic derivation of concrete properties as part of the flow table test. The image‐based method enables a digital evaluation of concrete properties. By combining digital image analysis and deep learning methods, not only the consistency but also an abundance of additional concrete properties can be derived from image data. In this way, the quality control of the fresh concrete can be expanded to include a large number of additional parameters, currently not available to the producer nor to the construction site. This data can be integrated into a digital control loop, with which communication between the concrete producer and the construction site can be automated using highly precise real‐time data.

Metode Pelaksanaan Pekerjaan Struktur Balok dan Pelat Lantai 2 Pembangunan Gelanggang Generasi Muda Majalengka

Beams and Floor Plates are a very important construction structure in a building. In carrying out work on floor slabs and beams, a method is needed to complete the work in the field. Especially when facing obstacles caused by field conditions that do not match previous expectations. For this reason, applying construction implementation methods that are appropriate to field conditions will be very helpful in the process of completing construction projects. Research on the construction method for the beam and floor slab construction was carried out at the Majalengka Young Generation Center construction. The casting method for the beams and floor slabs is conventional using ready mix concrete with a slump test value of 12 ± 2. From the results of the research on the construction implementation method for the Majalengka Young Generation Arena, it was found that: beam and floor plate work includes, preparatory work includes measuring work, scaffolding installation and formwork installation, then there is reinforcement/reinforcing work, namely steel fabrication in the project area, then there is work Casting the beams and floor plates using a tower crane. Next, maintenance work is carried out on the concrete mixture during the drying process, namely by watering according to regulations.

An investigation of the rheological parameters of slurry composed of ordinary Portland cement, Portland pozzolana cement and Portland slag cement

ABSTRACT This paper compares the rheological parameters of ordinary Portland cement of grade 43 (OPC 43), ordinary Portland cement of grade 53 (OPC 53), Portland pozzolana cement (PPC) and Portland Slag Cement (PSC) to study the thixotropic built. Five slurries with increasing water/cement (w/c) ratios from 0.52 to 0.6 were prepared and examined at resting times of 1 minute, 5 minutes and 10 minutes. Static shear stress (τs), dynamic shear stress (τd) and thixotropic index (β) were studied to analyze the thixotropic built of the slurries. The rheological parameters increase for all the mixes with decreasing w/c ratios and increasing resting times. However, for a w/c ratio greater than 0.60, all the mixes lose their plastic viscosity and the rheological parameters approach non-significant values. The τs and τd values for PPC and PSC pastes are higher than those of the OPC pastes because of the increase in cement fineness and increased rate of structuration and hydration. OPC 53 paste shows high β because of the large extent of reversible thixotropic built. The τs values obtained from the viscometrical tests were then compared the mini slump test values. Results show that the rheological parameters are more consistent than the flow values of the mini slump cone test.

Effects of Polymer-Curing Agent Ratio on Rheological, Mechanical Properties and Chemical Characterization of Epoxy-Modified Cement Composite Grouting Materials.

This study designs and uses water-borne epoxy resin (WBER) and curing agent (CA) to modify traditional cement-based grouting for tunnels. The purpose of this paper is to analyze the rheological and mechanical properties of composite grouting with different ratios of WBER and CA and analyze the modification mechanism by means of chemical characterization to explore the feasibility of WBER as a high-performance modifier for tunnel construction. The composite grouting is prepared by mixing cement paste with polymer emulsion. A series of experiments was carried out to investigate the effects of WBER and CA, including the slump test, viscosity, rheological curve, setting time, bleeding rate, grain size distribution, zeta potential, compressive and splitting tensile strength, X-ray diffraction(XRD), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), on the composite grout. The results show that WBER improves grout fluidity, which decreases in combination with CA, while also reducing the average particle size of the composite grout for a more rational size distribution. Optimal uniaxial (38.9%) and splitting tensile strength (48.7%) of the grout are achieved with a WBER to CA mass ratio of 2:1. WBER accelerates cement hydration, with the modification centered on the reaction between free Ca2+ and polymer-OH, significantly enhancing the strength, fluidity, and stability of the polymer-modified composite grout compared to traditional cement-based grouting.

Evaluation of basalt fibers and nanoclays to enhance extrudability and buildability of 3D-printing mortars

A study of the rheological and fresh mechanical properties of fly ash-cement 3D printing (3DP) mortars with six types of nanoclays (NC) as rheology modifiers, two sepiolites, three attapulgites and one bentonite, and reinforced with short basalt fibers (BF) was carried out. Fresh mortar properties were evaluated with a flow table test (FTT), cylindrical slump test (CST) and cone-penetration test (CPT) on samples left at rest and stirred before testing. Squeeze test (SQT) was carried out on samples cast-in-the-mold and 3D printed to compare the effects of 3DP on the fresh mechanical behavior. Extrudability was assessed with an electrical barrel extrusion device. NC and BF enhanced mortar cohesion by preventing water drainage and improving material extrudability. NC increased shear yield stress (τ0) over time on samples left at rest, enhancing reversible thixotropy. Besides, NC required larger amounts of superplasticizer, increasing open time windows. Among NC, Sepiolite in powder form showed the best fresh mechanical performance on 3DP samples. BF enhanced extrudability due to the bridging effect but also shows mechanical synergies with some NC. 3DP samples showed lower compressive yield stress and Young modulus evolution over time (σ˙ and Ė) than cast-in-the-mold samples, due to their layered structure.

Experimental Investigation on Pervious Recycled Aggregate Concrete Made of Waste Porcelain

The current study examines the physical, mechanical, and durability of eco-efficient pervious concrete produced with partial and complete substitutions of natural aggregate (NA) by recycled aggregate (RA) waste from demolished concrete and porcelain. The experimental investigation assessed the workability (slump test), compressive strength, flexural strength, and tensile strength along with the concrete's water permeability, impact, and abrasion resistance. Seven mixes were examined; the first is a control mix with natural aggregate, and the other six are made with various RA ratios, including 30%, 70%, and 100%. The sand was also fully replaced by waste porcelain, even though the ratio of sand used in pervious concrete was low. The results revealed that using waste concrete and porcelain adversely affected the workability of fresh pervious concrete mixes, reducing it by approximately 14%. Furthermore, a decrease in the strength of pervious concrete was noticed, especially in the splitting tensile strength, where the reduction reached 32%. Moreover, the impact resistance of pervious concrete made with RA reduced by 29% compared to that made with NA; the same applies to durability, with an increase of 20% in weight loss. On the other hand, using both recycled concrete and recycled porcelain improved the permeability of the pervious concrete, which reached 30%. Pervious concrete made with waste concrete and porcelain can be an acceptable alternative to that made from natural aggregate due to its improved water permeability and positive environmental impact. However, further investigation is important to consider strength and durability enhancement. Doi: 10.28991/CEJ-2024-010-09-08 Full Text: PDF

Quality Control Analysis in Construction Works of 80/100 U-Ditch Channel with 15 Ton Axle Cover (Jl. Manyar Indah)

This research records experiences and findings during the Work Practice Internship (MPK) on the 80/100 U-Ditch channel construction project with 15 Ton Axle Cover on JL. Manyar Indah, Surabaya. This MPK is part of the Bachelor of Building Engineering Education curriculum at Surabaya State University and aims to provide students with insight and practical experience that cannot be obtained in the classroom. This project, which will run from April to June 2024, provides an opportunity for students to understand the difference between academic theory and practice in the field, as well as getting to know construction implementation methods directly. The main focus of this project is quality control in construction, especially in the use of precast methods for drainage channels. Effective quality control is essential to ensure that construction meets established standards, prevent wasted costs, and guarantee the quality of the final result. In this project, quality control is carried out through several methods, including Quality Control (QC) for wiremesh, Fc'30 Ready Mix concrete, and core concrete compressive strength tests (core drill test). Each stage of quality control aims to ensure that materials and construction implementation comply with established specifications. The quality of the wire mesh used is checked through measurements and structural verification to ensure durability and sturdiness. Fc'30 Ready Mix concrete is tested through a slump test and laboratory compression test to ensure its strength. Core drill testing was carried out on the completed U-Ditch structure to evaluate the strength of the installed concrete. The findings from MPK show that strict quality control and the application of precast technology can improve construction efficiency and quality. The practical experience students gain in the field not only enriches their knowledge but also strengthens the technical and professional skills required in the construction industry. In addition, this MPK helps students build relationships with professionals in the industry, expand their network, and prepare them for careers in the building engineering field. It is hoped that this experience can improve students' competence as prospective professionals in the field of building engineering. This research also highlights the importance of collaboration between universities and industry. This collaboration not only provides benefits for students in the form of practical experience but also provides opportunities for universities to strengthen relationships with industry and expand partnership networks. Thus, this MPK not only contributes to improving the quality of building engineering education but also to the development of better construction industry practices. It is hoped that this research can make a positive contribution to the development of the building engineering education curriculum and encourage increased collaboration between universities and the construction industry. Through effective quality control and the use of precast methods, this project can be used as an example in creating efficient and high-quality construction, in line with the needs and expectations of stakeholders.

Study on the Effect of Silica–Manganese Slag Mixing on the Deterioration Resistance of Concrete under the Action of Salt Freezing

The use of silico-manganese slag as a substitute for cement in the preparation of concrete will not only reduce pollution in the atmosphere and on land due to solid waste but also reduce the cost of concrete. To explore this possibility, silico-manganese slag concrete was prepared by using silico-manganese slag as an auxiliary cementitious material instead of ordinary silicate cement. The mechanical properties of the silico-manganese slag concrete were investigated by means of slump and cubic compressive strength tests. The rates of mass loss and strength loss of silico-manganese slag concrete were tested after 25, 50, and 75 cycles. The effect of the silica–manganese slag admixture on the microfine structure and properties of concrete was also investigated using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Finally, the damage to the silica–manganese slag concrete after numerous salt freezing cycles was predicted using the Weibull model. The maximum enhancement of slump and compressive strength by silica–manganese slag was 17.64% and 11.85%, respectively. The minimum loss of compressive strength after 75 cycles was 9.954%, which was 34.96% lower than that of the basic group. An analysis of the data showed that the optimal substitution rate of silica–manganese slag is 10%. It was observed by means of electron microscope scanning that the matrix structure was denser and had less connected pores and that the most complete hydration reaction occurred with a 10% replacement of silica–manganese slag, where an increase in the number of bladed tobermorite and flocculated C-S-H gels was observed to form a three-dimensional reticulated skeleton structure. We decided to use strength damage as a variable, and the two-parameter Weibull theory was chosen to model the damage. The final comparison of the fitted data with the measured data revealed that the model has a good fitting effect, with a fitting parameter above 0.916. This model can be applied in real-world projects and provides a favorable basis for the study of damage to silica–manganese slag concrete under the action of salt freezing.

On-line and in-line quality assessment across all scale levels of 3D concrete printing

3D Concrete printing requires much more elaborate quality control procedures compared to conventional concrete processing. Due to the various process steps, and the corresponding variation in material behaviour, time-, and length-scales, a single quality indicator and measurement technique (similar to the ‘slump test’ for traditional construction) cannot be selected. Instead, three families of quality indicators have been established: homogeneity during material production and deposition (quality variations), material evolution during printing (transient material behaviour), and macroscopic features and geometric conformity during printing and of the final object (geometry). For each family, quality assessment techniques which have been proven in other fields or for different applications, have been successfully transferred and adapted to the 3DCP process. In some cases, completely new methods have been developed. This paper aims to provide the state-of-the-art in such quality assessment methods, indicating high potential methods and research gaps across all scale levels of 3D concrete printing processes.

Influence of Steel Slag as a Partial Replacement of Aggregate on Performance of Reinforced Concrete Beam

Amidst the global pursuit of sustainable alternatives in concrete production, this study explores the viability of incorporating by-products or waste materials as aggregates to support the concrete construction industry, with a specific emphasis on steel slag. The objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of steel slag as a partial replacement for fine and coarse aggregates in concrete production. The experiment involved casting 30 cubes and 10 beams, replacing fine aggregate from 0 to 60%. Flexural and compressive strength tests at 7 and 28 days followed the ACI method. Results revealed that a 30% replacement of fine aggregate with steel slag led to higher compressive strength at both 7 and 28 days, while a 45% replacement showed superior flexural strength at 28 days. Further chemical analysis and optimization are recommended for deeper insights. The study concludes with marginal improvements in compressive and flexural strength with steel slag partial replacement, identifying 30% for fine aggregate and 45% for coarse aggregate as optimal replacements. In addition, the mineral composition of steel slag exhibits significant variability, with compounds, including silicon dioxide (SiO2), iron oxide (Fe2O3), manganese oxide (MnO), aluminum oxide (Al2O3), and calcium oxide (CaO). Chemical analysis indicates high silicate content and minimal alkali content, contributing to enhanced strength during concreting. Higher steel slag replacement reduces workability, confirmed by slump tests. However, all mixes maintain a true slump, and unit weight increases with steel slag aggregate replacement. Compressive strength improves incrementally with higher steel slag content, echoing prior research. In addition, flexural strength rises with steel slag replacing both coarse and fine aggregates, suggesting enhanced performance in reinforced concrete structures. These findings highlight steel slag’s potential as a sustainable alternative in concrete production, aiming to advance its application in the construction industry, promoting environmental sustainability and economic viability.