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Evaluation of the Iron Ore Tailings from Itakpe in Nigeria as Concrete Material

Received: 19 September 2014     Accepted: 27 September 2014     Published: 30 September 2014
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Abstract

An evaluation of the Itakpe iron ore tailings (IOT) for concrete production has been carried out using the material to replace sand and cement, in proportions of 5 % up to 30 %, and curing for periods 90 days in water. Characterization of the material showed that it has pozzolanic properties, and can be used as a retarder for hot-weather concreting. Other characteristics of the IOT, as sand and cement replacements materials in concrete production exhibited improved workability and higher compressive strengths over the control strength with approximately 10 % and 38 % for sand and cement respectively. The linear regression models that were developed on the experimental data showed that they are significant and could be used to predict relationships of IOT-OPC concrete.

Published in Advances in Materials (Volume 3, Issue 4)
DOI 10.11648/j.am.20140304.12
Page(s) 27-32
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Keywords

Iron Ore Tailings, Pozzolana, Compressive Strength, Workability, Regression Models

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Author Information
  • Civil Engineering Department, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Univerity, PMB 0248, Bauchi, Bauchi State, Nigeria

  • Nigerian Building and Road Research Institute, Plot 449, Samuel Ogedengbe Crescent, Jabi, Abuja, Nigeria

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