Durability performances of ferronickel slag aggregate and seawater concrete

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  • Nevy Sandra Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Negeri Padang, Indonesia
  • Muhammad Akbar Caronge Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Hasanuddin, Indonesia
  • Jati Sunaryati Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Andalas, Indonesia
  • Keiyu Kawaai Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Ehime University, Japan
  • Willick Nsama Department of Water Supply and Sanitation, Ministry of Water Development and Sanitation, Zambia
  • Yaumal Arbi Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Negeri Padang, Indonesia
  • Ari Syaiful Rahman Arifin Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Negeri Padang, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24036/teknomekanik.v8i1.34572

Keywords:

workability, permeability, pozzolanicity, no poverty, sustainable cities and communities

Abstract

The rising demand for concrete in the building sector has resulted in the exhaustion of natural sand and freshwater supplies, leading to the pursuit of sustainable substitutes. Coastal areas have plentiful ferronickel slag (SL) and seawater (SW), which can be used to manufacture concrete. Nevertheless, the possibility of corrosion to steel reinforcement raises concerns that require further research. This investigation examines the mechanical and durability performance of concrete that incorporates SL as a partial replacement for fine aggregate and SW as a mixing component. The objective is to optimize SL content to improve compressive strength, resistance to chloride ions, and overall durability. Experimental results show that replacing 25% of the aggregate with SL yields the best combination of workability, strength, and durability, significantly enhancing compressive strength, decreasing porosity, and lessening chloride ion penetration, as evidenced by the Rapid Chloride Penetration Test (RCPT). Although seawater promotes early-age hydration and strength development, its extended use slightly diminishes compressive strength due to salt-induced micro-cracking. However, SL counters these effects, making SW–SL mixture a feasible and sustainable option for concrete production in coastal and resource-limited areas. A significant relationship between RCPT and compressive strength underscores the important role of SL in densifying the matrix and improving impermeability. The concrete mixture with 25% SL exhibits the lowest abrasion weight loss at 28 and 120 days, showing improved durability. This study highlights the potential of using SL and seawater to create eco-friendly and high-performance concrete for harsh environments.

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Sandra, N., Caronge, M. A., Sunaryati, J., Kawaai, K., Nsama, W., Arbi, Y., & Arifin, A. S. R. (2025). Durability performances of ferronickel slag aggregate and seawater concrete. Teknomekanik, 8(1), 79–98. https://doi.org/10.24036/teknomekanik.v8i1.34572

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