Experimental investigations on sustainable mortar containing mining tailing as partial replacement of fine aggregate

Siva Avudaiappan; Rene Gómez; Fernando Betancourt; Cristián Canales Cardenas; Manuel Chávez Delgado

doi:10.29393/ppudec-5eism50005

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Siva Avudaiappan 1Departamento de Ciencias de la Construcción, Facultad de Ciencias de la Construcción y Ordenamiento Territorial Universidad Tecnológica Metropolitana, Santiago, Chile
Rene Gómez Universidad de Concepción, Departamento de Ingeniería Metalúrgica. Concepción, Chile
Fernando Betancourt Universidad de Concepción, Departamento de Ingeniería Metalúrgica. Concepción, Chile
Cristián Canales Cardenas Universidad de Concepción, Departamento de Ingeniería Mecánica. Concepción, Chile
Manuel Chávez 4Departamento de Ingeniería Civil, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad Andrés Bello, Sede Concepción 4300866, Chile

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29393/ppudec-5eism50005

Keywords:

Concrete, Copper Tailing, Replacement, Mechanical resistance, Chemical Characterisation

Resumen

Mine tailings, originating from diverse regions in central Chile (Andina, Los Bronces, El Teniente), were systematically collected and subjected to mineralogical analysis. Based on this analysis, the tailings were categorized into distinct minerals groups, including silicate, carbonate, and feldspar. Following this categorization, these mine tailings were explored as promising substitutes for fine aggregates in concrete constituents. It was found a substantial enhancement in the compressive strength of concrete when incorporating mine tailings, particularly when replacing up to 30% of the fine aggregates. This improvement can be initially attributed to the presence of heavy metals within the tailings. However, exceeding the 30% threshold for fine aggregate replacement with tailings, results in a diminishing effect on concrete compressive strength. The favourable outcomes can be attributed to the mineralogical compositions of the tailings, particularly to the SiO2 content, which exerts a positive influence on the overall matrix mix.. This innovative approach not only augments the performance of concrete but also contributes to a noteworthy reduction in the environmental footprint associated with mining activities.

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