Development and Evaluation of Artificial Stone for Road Construction Using Stone Dust and Iron Slag as Fine Aggregates

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10.2991/978-94-6463-884-4_41How to use a DOI?

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Artificial stone; Stone dust; Iron slag; Sustainability; Local Government Engineering Department (LGED); Roads and Highways Department (RHD)

Abstract

The demand for building materials is increasing due to rapid urbanization, imposing an extensive amount of pressure on natural resources, especially aggregates. This study explores a novel and sustainable method of producing artificial stones for road building using cement, stone dust, and iron slag as fine aggregates. These by-products, which are often considered waste materials, have the potential to decrease damage to the environment and reduce the demand for natural sand. Two specific mixtures were tested: one with 95% sand and 5% stone dust, and the other with 95% sand and 5% iron slag, both using a cement-to-aggregate ratio of 1:1.5. To evaluate their suitability and mechanical performance in a road construction, key tests like Los Angeles Abrasion, Aggregate Impact Value, Flakiness Index, and Elongation Index were conducted after curing for 7 and 28 days. The results were then compared with the standard requirements set by the Local Government Engineering Department (LGED), and the Roads and Highways Department (RHD). The results showed that incorporating stone dust and iron slag significantly enhanced the mechanical strength and durability of the artificial stone. Stone dust give better results than iron slag and fulfil all criteria of LGED and RHD. By reusing these materials, the study offers a practical and eco-friendly solution to address the depletion of natural resources while also reducing waste. These artificial stones have a lot of potential for usage in highway construction since they combine sustainability with reliable performance.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Rafiqul Islam Babul
AU  - Md. Mahfuzun Nobi Mahim
AU  - Md. Golam Shahria Bhuyain
AU  - Jafor Ahmed Limon
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/11/18
TI  - Development and Evaluation of Artificial Stone for Road Construction Using Stone Dust and Iron Slag as Fine Aggregates
BT  - Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Engineering Research, Innovation, and Education 2025 (ICERIE 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 342
EP  - 349
SN  - 2352-5401
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-884-4_41
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6463-884-4_41
ID  - Babul2025
ER  -