Durability assessment of bio-based self-compacting sand concrete with recycled granite aggregate waste against chloride and sulphate attacks

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Hadjadj Moussa

hadjadj1204@gmail.com

https://orcid.org/0009-0007-2304-2712
Mohamed Guendouz

guen12moh@gmail.com

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7192-0475
Djamila Boukhelkhal

boukelkal_djamila@yahoo.fr

https://orcid.org/0009-0008-8246-6360

Abstract

The development of sustainable high-performance concrete with improved mechanical and durability properties while incorporating environmentally friendly components is a major concern today. This work investigates the feasibility of using granite industrial waste (GW) as a natural sand substitute by volume (10, 20, 30, and 40%) combined with seashell waste powder (SWP) as a cement substitute by weight (5, 10, and 15%) to improve the durability performance of self-compacting sand concrete (SCSC) against sulphate attack and chloride permeation. The obtained results showed the feasibility of developing eco-friendly SCSC by replacing up to 40% of sand with GW and 15% of cement with SWP, with a significant improvement in compressive strength and durability properties. However, SCSC containing 40% GW and 10% SWP showed the highest compressive strength (63 MPa), a 36.65% increase in electrical resistivity, and a 48.18% decrease in chloride-ion permeability. All SCSC mixes presented electrical resistivity greater than 20 kΩ·cm and chloride-ion passed charge below 2000 C, meeting the requirements for practical engineering applications. Furthermore, the response of the SCSC mix with GW and SWP against sulphate attack was considerably better than that of the control SCSC mix. Finally, the study results in the development of an encouraging and highly resistant concrete to extreme conditions without significant material damage, while reducing the demand for natural aggregates and conventional cement.

Keywords:

Chloride-ion permeability, Durability, Granite waste, Seashell waste powder, Self-compacting sand concrete, Strength, sulfate attack

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Moussa , H., Guendouz, M. and Boukhelkhal, D. (2025) “Durability assessment of bio-based self-compacting sand concrete with recycled granite aggregate waste against chloride and sulphate attacks”, Budownictwo i Architektura, 24(2), pp. 075–094. doi: 10.35784/bud-arch.6797.
Author Biographies

Mohamed Guendouz, Materials and Environment Laboratory; University Yahia Fares of Medea;

Dr. Mohamed GUENDOUZ was born in Medea, Algeria in 1989. He received the Licence on civil engineering building materials from the University of Medea in 2010, a master’s degree in construction and materials in 2012, a doctorate in building engineering and geotechnical risk in 2017. From October 2017 to october 2018, He was associated researcher and associated lecturer at the University of Medea. Currently he is an associate Professor. He specializes in building materials. He is the author and co-author of many scientific papers and research projects. The field of research is essentially based on the valorization and recycling of waste in cement-based materials.

Djamila Boukhelkhal, Materials and Environment Laboratory; University Yahia Fares of Medea;

Djamila Boukhelkhal was born on 04/07/1978 in the Medea City, Algeria. He holds an ENGINEER in civil engineering building materials in 2002, a master’s degree in materials and structures in 2011 and a doctorate in Civil Engineering in 2018. He specializes in recycling and pricing waste in cement materials. His field of research is essentially based on the recovery and recycling of waste in cement-based materials.