Influence of Cementitious and Aggregate Replacements on the Compressive Strength of Pervious Concrete

Year : 2025 | Volume : 15 | Issue : 02 | Page : 9 14
    By

    Mohammad Firdos,

  • Harsh Rathore,

Abstract

Pervious concrete is a sustainable construction material designed to enhance stormwater management while maintaining adequate mechanical strength. This study investigates the compressive strength of pervious concrete cubes with various cementitious and coarse aggregate replacements. The research examines the effects of fly ash, silica fume, steel slag, and rubber chips on compressive strength at 7 and 28 days of curing. The results indicate that moderate fly ash replacement enhances compressive strength, but excessive content leads to strength reduction. Similarly, silica fume improves strength up to an optimal percentage. Steel slag shows a positive contribution up to 6% replacement but reduces strength beyond this threshold. Conversely, rubber chips significantly weaken the concrete due to poor bonding within the cement matrix. Additionally, three-component mix variations reveal that higher silica fume content enhances strength, while steel slag and fly ash have mixed effects depending on proportions. The findings suggest that controlled proportions of supplementary materials can enhance pervious concrete performance without compromising its structural integrity.

Keywords: Pervious concrete, compressive strength, fly ash, silica fume, steel slag, rubber chips, cementitious replacements, sustainable construction

[This article belongs to Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management ]

How to cite this article:
Mohammad Firdos, Harsh Rathore. Influence of Cementitious and Aggregate Replacements on the Compressive Strength of Pervious Concrete. Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management. 2025; 15(02):9-14.
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Mohammad Firdos, Harsh Rathore. Influence of Cementitious and Aggregate Replacements on the Compressive Strength of Pervious Concrete. Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management. 2025; 15(02):9-14. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/jocetm/article=2025/view=211904


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Regular Issue Subscription Original Research
Volume 15
Issue 02
Received 21/03/2025
Accepted 17/04/2025
Published 22/04/2025
Publication Time 32 Days
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