High Performance Concrete Designed Using Industrial Waste: A Review
Nishargkumar Hirenbhai Patel
Final Year Student, M. Tech. (Civil) Construction Engineering & Management, BVM Engineering College, V.V. Nagar.
nishargpatel120@gmail.com
Prof. (Dr.) K. B. Vaghela
Assistant Professor, Applied Mechanics Department, Lukhdhirji Engineering College - Morbi, Gujarat
kbv.applied@gmail.com
Prof. (Dr.) J. R. Pitroda
Professor, PG Coordinator Construction Engineering and Management, Civil Engineering Department, Birla Vishvakarma Mahavidyalaya Engineering College, Vallabh Vidyanagar
jayesh.prajapati@bvmengineering.ac.in
Er. Jayesh D. Prajapati
Research Scholar, Gujarat Technological University, Birla Vishvakarma Mahavidyalaya Engineering College, Vallabh Vidyanagar
jayesh.prajapati@bvmengineering.ac.in
Dr. Reshma L. Patel
Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering Department, Birla Vishvakarma Mahavidyalaya Engineering College, Vallabh Vidyanagar
rlpatel@bvmengineering.ac.in
Abstract – Ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) is renowned for its superior mechanical strength, durability, and minimal permeability, making it an innovative solution for critical infrastructure. Nonetheless, the high consumption of cement and fine powders in conventional UHPC formulations increases both production costs and environmental impact. In recent years, researchers have focused on utilizing industrial waste materials as alternative constituents to enhance the sustainability and cost-effectiveness of UHPC. This review traces the evolution of UHPC and evaluates its advantages, such as long service life, exceptional resilience, and the potential for lighter, thinner structural components. However, the drawbacks including high initial costs, technical complexities, and limited adoption remain significant obstacles. The review further discusses a Fishbone Diagram to systematically analyze these challenges, and highlights the role of supplementary cementitious materials derived from industrial waste in advancing UHPC technology for greener construction practices.
Keywords: Ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC), Industrial Waste, Cost-effective, Material properties, Structural elements, Structural applications
