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Red Mud in Concrete Project Report

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Utilization of Red Mud in

Concrete
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Introduction
• • Red Mud is a byproduct of the Bayer process
used for alumina extraction.
• • Disposal of red mud poses significant
environmental challenges.
• • Red mud can be used as an alternative
material in concrete to reduce environmental
impact.
Red Mud: Composition and
Properties
• • Red mud is rich in Iron Oxide (Fe₂O₃),
Aluminum Oxide (Al₂O₃), and Sodium Oxide
(Na₂O).
• • It has high alkalinity with a pH of 12–13.
• • Its composition varies depending on the
bauxite source.
Literature Review
• • Disposal of red mud is an environmental
challenge, leading to potential contamination.
• • Red mud can replace cement, fine
aggregate, and coarse aggregate in concrete.
• • Benefits include environmental sustainability
and reduced construction costs.
• • Limitations: Reduced strength and durability
when used at high replacement levels.
Experimental Methodology
• • Materials: Red Mud, Ordinary Portland
Cement (OPC), Coarse Aggregate, Fine
Aggregate.
• • Mix Proportions: Red Mud replaced cement
(5%, 10%, 15%, 20%) and aggregates (10%,
20%, 30%).
• • Tests Conducted: Compressive Strength,
Durability Tests (Acid, Sulfate), Workability.
Experimental Results
• • Compressive Strength: Decreases with
higher red mud content.
• • Durability: Improved acid and sulfate
resistance.
• • Workability: Reduced with higher red mud
content, requiring adjustments in mix.
Discussion
• • Red mud concrete shows reduced
compressive strength with higher replacement
percentages.
• • Enhanced resistance to acidic and sulfate
environments.
• • Freeze-thaw resistance decreases with
higher red mud percentages due to increased
porosity.
Conclusion
• • Red mud can replace up to 10% of cement
with minimal impact on strength.
• • Shows potential for use in non-structural
concrete applications.
• • Suitable for low-strength concrete mixes,
offering benefits in terms of durability and
sustainability.
Recommendations
• • Further optimization of red mud content for
improved strength and durability.
• • Investigate blending with other pozzolanic
materials to enhance reactivity.
• • Long-term field studies to assess
performance in real-world conditions.
References
• 1. Smith, J., & Doe, R. (2022). 'Utilization of
Red Mud in Concrete.' Journal of Construction
Materials, 45(2), 123-130.
• 2. Ahmed, S., & Khan, M. (2023). 'Sustainable
Concrete: Use of Red Mud as a Partial Cement
Replacement.' International Journal of
Sustainable Construction, 12(1), 55-62.
• 3. Patel, R., & Singh, T. (2021). 'Durability
Characteristics of Red Mud Concrete.'
Materials Science and Engineering, 36(4), 320-

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