A Review on the Use of Ground Granulated Blast Slag (GGBS) in Concrete

• G. Suresh Goud

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The four main ingredients in concrete are water, fine aggregate, coarse aggregate, and cement. A great
deal of concrete is used because of the important function it plays in the construction of infrastructure, such as
buildings, industrial structures, bridges, roads, and so on. Concrete, on the other hand, is costly because of the rare
and expensive ingredients used to make it, which forces manufacturers to find cheaper substitutes. Because of this
need, researchers have been looking for alternatives to traditional concrete components. Research into the
properties of concrete that includes Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GGBS) as a partial cement substitute
is the primary emphasis of this scientific study. The article covers the use of GGBS and the pros and cons of utilizing
it in concrete. As a byproduct, this use of GGBS is an environmentally friendly alternative to dumping it on the
ground, and it also acts as a substitute for traditional construction materials, which are already decreasing.

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