REUSE OF IRON SLUDGE IN ROAD CONSTRUCTION
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-Abstract
Rapid industrialization have put the environment and natural resources under lot of strain. Sustainable
development is the solution to the problem. Recycling is the process of making or manufacturing new products from a
product that has originally served its purpose. Recycling helps in reduction of the quantity of waste that needs to be
disposed properly and also help in conservation of the resources as the recycled material itself act as a resource. It
also helps in reduction of the quantity of waste that needs to be disposed properly. Main aim of this project is to use
sludge produce from industry which contains high amount of iron as a construction material for RCC pavement.
Impact of using the iron sludge on the strength of the pavement as well on the environment will be evaluated. Using
the iron sludge as a construction material which is highly pollutant in nature is recycled in the pavement of road, as
well as the natural and environmental effects are being analysed. By using this iron sludge in the sub-grade of the
RCC pavement we shall increase the strength of the RCC pavement by reducing the thickness of the pavement and
minimize the cost of RCC pavement
