Preliminary Slag Scoping Study for EcoSmart Concrete

A need has been identified for a comprehensive study on the use of high volume slag in concrete structures including a review of technical performance environmental benefits and impacts economical analysis quality control requirements and related issues. This report provides a preliminary scoping study of slag cement in order to facilitate a fullscale study on the use of high volume slag in EcoSmart concrete. The report provides a summary of the current status of use of slag cement and identifies work that would be required to effectively introduce high volume slag -HVS- concrete in relevant structural applications.

It is expected that the steps described here will provide a framework for a full-scale study that would facilitate in the development and use of HVS as a supplementary cementing material. Increased use of slag in concrete would result in less greenhouse gas emissions and a reduced impact on the environment. The approach described here should form the basis for developing guidelines for demonstration projects supported by technical evaluation and testing where required. A concerted effort is required to carry out and monitor such projects with HVS.

Technical Report Author: P.K. Mukherjee