Thus, this study aimed to characterize and analyze the waste foundry exhaust sand (WFES) for use in self-compacting concrete (SCC). Foundry exhaust sand originates …

The originality of the study relies on the possibility of developing waste foundry sand-self compacting concrete with the maximum utilization of waste foundry sand, achieving the targeted results. The study showed a good agreement between the waste foundry sand and concrete that creates a ground for the enhanced application of industrial symbiosis.

The mixture proportion on concrete made with chemical foundry sand was 300 cement, 447.5 kg foundry sand, 399.6 kg natural sand, and 1150 kg coarse aggregates per cubic meter of concrete, with water–cement of 0.61, where was proportion of concrete mixture with green foundry sand was 300 cement, 326 kg foundry sand, 458 kg natural sand, and ...

Waste Sodium Silicate-bonded Sand (WSSS) is a by-product of the foundry industry, mainly composed of silica sand, with sodium silicate (Na 2 SiO 3) as the primary binder …

Waste foundry sand (WFS) is a by-product of the metal casting industries and is used for land filling purposes. Disposing of waste creates problems to environment and increases disposal values. ... several authors in worldwide are carried out research work by partial and complete replacing of natural sand with WFS in concrete mixtures. It is ...

From a circular economy perspective, the recovery and reuse of waste plays a fundamental role. Foundries purchase hundreds of millions of siliceous sands every year to create molds and cores that give shape to the casting. These sands, after several uses, become waste that must be properly recovered or disposed of; they are called waste foundry sands (WFS). …

paper reviews the utilization of foundry sand as the concrete constituent and the noticeable and important findings from the experimental works of various researchers. The historical …

At 28-day age, concrete containing used foundry sand showed about 20-30% lower values than concrete without used foundry sand. But concrete containing 25% and 35% clean/new foundry sand gave ...

The originality of the study relies on the possibility of developing waste foundry sand-self compacting concrete with the max. utilization of waste foundry sand, achieving the targeted results. The study showed a good …

Smit M. Kacha, Abhay V. Nakum, ankur C. Bhogayata,(2014,(5)presented Paper On Use Of Used Foundry Sand In Concrete : A State Of Art Review Concluded that the waste generated from the industries causes environmental Problems. Hence the reuse of this waste material can be emphasized. Foundry sand used for the centuries as a moulding casting ...

10. Literature Review Title Author Journal Work Carried Out Effects of foundry sand as a fine aggregate in concrete production [3] G. Ganesh Prabhu, Jung Hyun, Yun Young Kim Construction and building materials, Vol. 70, Pp. 514-521, 2014 Authors evaluated the potential of using WFS as a replacement of river sand. Replacement up to 50% at an interval …

sand is a new trend and makes effectively use of Waste foundry sand as engineering material by reducing disposal and pollution problem. Providing a recycling ... However, all researchers noted that concrete made with foundry sand can be suitably used in making structural grade concrete. But very few researchers go up to replacement where ...

After determining the optimum use of foundry sand, microstructure analysis is performed on all the mixes prepared with foundry sand to assess the bonding of cement, fine aggregate, foundry sand used in cement mortar. ... Apedo KL, Feugeas F (2021) Comprehensive characterization of spent chemical foundry sand for use in concrete. Sustain ...

properties of foundry sand for use in Portland cement and concrete, hot mix asphalt, road subbase layers, embankments, and flowable fill. Recent studies addressing environmental concerns of using foundry sand, an industrial by-product, as a construction material are reviewed. Some case studies are presented to demonstrate

An investigation of waste foundry sand in asphalt concrete mixtures. Waste Management and Research. 2006; 24:269-274. DOI: 10.1177/0734242X06064822; 8. Javed S. Use of Waste Foundry Sand in Highway Construction (Final Report). School of Civil Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Ind., Project No. C-36-50N, Report JHRP-94/2; May 1994 ...

Many researchers, after extensive studies, suggested the use of used foundry sand in concrete as a replacement material of natural river sand. 1.1 Used Foundry Sand. Foundry sand is accounted for as siliceous material and having even physical standards. It is an incidental waste product most commonly obtained from metal casting firms.

The use of foundry sand, fly ash, and tile waste in clayey soils improved the characteristics of the soil when used in a proportion of 10 to 50% with a 10% increment, ... Incorporating foundry sand in concrete mixtures can improve strength, durability, and workability (Yazoghli-Marzouk et al. 2014). The inclusion of 9% lime, 20% waste foundry ...

Foundry sand can increase the strength and durability of concrete. Foundry sand can be used as a supplement, a partial replacement for fine aggregate, a complete replacement for fine aggregate, or ...

Sand casting, or sand mold casting, is a popular method of producing non-ferrous alloy casts. Invented over 6,000 years ago, this process has undergone a number of changes and modernizations over the years, but the basic principals have remained the same. From small DIY operations to major commercial foundries, the technique has been replicated ...

Furthermore, the iron content in sand, according to ASTMC330 and C641, can cause staining and have an impact on durability as well. In lieu of this purpose, the iron content of UFS must be ...

The concrete containing foundry sand was tested and compared with conventional concrete in terms of workability, compressive strength and acid attack. Cubes were casted and compression test was performed on 3, 7 and 28 day for mix of 1:1.01:2.5 at a w/c of 0.4. Through experimental result we conclude that after 20% partial replacement of ...

The reuse of waste in civil construction brings environmental and economic benefits. However, for these to be used in concrete, it is necessary a previous evaluation of their physical and chemical characteristics. Thus, this study aimed to characterize and analyze the waste foundry exhaust sand (WFES) for use in self-compacting concrete (SCC). Foundry …

The foundry industry waste can be a promising alternative to natural sand in concrete. In this article, the effectiveness of foundry sand, which is a byproduct of ferrous and non-ferrous metal...

Structural Concrete is a structural engineering journal publishing research on all aspects of concrete structures, including design, construction, demolition, and sustainability. Abstract The utilization of waste foundry sand (WFS) has been widely explored in conventional concrete to evaluate strength and durability properties. In this study ...

They also reported that an acceptable concrete strength can be achieved using foundry sand. Kumbhar [8] investigated the various mechanical properties of concrete containing used foundry sand. Concrete was produced by replacing natural sand with UFS in various percentages (10%, 20%, 30% and 40%).

Use of Used Foundry Sand in Construction. ... Use of Used Foundry Sand in Concrete: A State of Art Review- [FEB 2014 IJRET] Using Foundry Sand in Green Infrastructure Construction [Wisconsin specific-2010] American Foundry Society. 1695 North Penny Lane Schaumburg, IL …

The innovative use of used foundry sand in concrete formulations as a fine aggregate replacement material was tested as an alternative to traditional concrete. This paper presents the results of ...

Abstract: An evaluation on the use of spent foundry sand (SFS) in the production of concrete has been carried out. The material SFS, was properly characterized and used in proportions of 0 %, 10 %, 20 %, 30 % and 40 % by weight of fine aggregate and …

Are prepared with foundry sand concrete as replacement of foundry sand in proportion of 20, 40, 60, 80, by absolute volume method. The details of each category are described below : Obejctives of the test programme: 3 cubes and 3 cylinders for each mix proportion. a) Size of cube specimen ...

Foundry sand (FS) waste creates a serious solid waste management problem worldwide due to the high volumes produced, necessitating alternatives to landfilling. A possible route is its use in concrete; however, the current consensus is that FS can only be used for modest sand replacements, based mostly on evidence on concrete with clay-bound FS …