Exploring the Synergy of High Performance Composite Concrete Strength and Sustainable Construction Practice

Year : 2025 | Volume : 13 | Issue : 05 | Page : 47 58
    By

    Vikas,

  • B.S Walia,

  • Vanita Aggarwal,

  1. Ph.D Research Scholar, Department of Civil Engineering, Maharishi Markandeshwar Deemed to be University, Mullana, Ambala, Haryana, India
  2. Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Maharishi Markandeshwar Deemed to be University, Mullana, Ambala, c, India
  3. Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Maharishi Markandeshwar Deemed to be University, Mullana, Ambala, Department of Civil Engineering, Maharishi Markandeshwar Deemed to be University, Mullana, Ambala, India

Abstract

This research evaluates how the combination of industrial waste materials optimizes composite concrete structure strength and services the interests of sustainable construction development. This research examines two major environmental problems stemming from ordinary Portland cement clinker manufacturing and landfill accumulation of non-biodegradable porcelain waste. The research employed alccofine dosage of 16% as a supplementary cementitious material (SCM) with high pozzolanic activity to combat these problems. Processed porcelain waste aggregates filled the gap in natural coarse aggregates by substituting 1% to 5% of the total volume. The mechanical properties of mixed concrete along with compressive strength and microstructural examination through SEM and XRD analysis of the produced composite concrete materials. Testing shows that alccofine’s pozzolanic actions combine effectively with the enhanced packing arrangement stemming from PWAs. The composite mixture produced the best results with 16% alccofine and 3% PWA since it reached 44.15 MPa in 28 days and 54.02 MPa in 90 days surpassing both the control mix and other compositions. This research outcome demonstrates the ability of this combination to produce environmentally safe composite concrete while decreasing its embodied carbon content. The research establishes the practical use of industrial waste materials for environmental sustenance and modern construction requirements fulfillment. The obtained results advocate for using sustainable measures that conform to circular economy practices to minimize the environmental footprint of construction activities.

Keywords: Alccofine (AL), porcelain waste aggregate (PWA), sustainability, supplementary cementitious material (SCM), high performance composite concrete (HPCC)

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Vikas, B.S Walia, Vanita Aggarwal. Exploring the Synergy of High Performance Composite Concrete Strength and Sustainable Construction Practice. Journal of Polymer and Composites. 2025; 13(05):47-58.
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Volume 13
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Received 19/06/2025
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