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Scholars Journal of Engineering and Technology | Volume-3 | Issue-05
Investigation of Compressive Strength of Concrete from Cement and Iron-Ore Tailings Mixture
Bolarinwa Gabriel Oladeji, Aniki Abimbola Olorunsogo, Aduloju Sunday Christopher
Published: May 22, 2015 |
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DOI: 10.36347/sjet
Pages: 560-562
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Abstract
Iron-ores tailings which is amounting to several tonnes in piles which can in the future, lead to disposal
problems was used as additives on these cements. In our previous work, the setting time was investigated [1]. This work
is to carry out experiment by using the tailings as additive to cements and to assess the compressive strength attained.
This will go a long way to prevent dangers and waste of resources and also to minimize cost of construction. Burham,
Dangote and Elephant cements were investigated to ascertain their compressive strength. The result shows that the
tailings have positive effects on the cement characteristics that is; the compressive strength. Future work will address the
contents of tailings which when added would provide the maximum benefit.