Utilization of Laterite Waste in Concrete

Abstract

Laterite is one of the major quarrying activities in giving construction material the form of laterite bricks. In this process, large quantity of waste is being produced causing environmental problems; the waste causes reddishness of land and the water also looks reddish in colour once laterite comes in contact with water. So, it’s better to use such waste for some useful purpose like replacing fine or coarse aggregates in concrete. Such systematic research is presented in this chapter explaining the various uses of laterite waste, optimum percentage use of it in concrete keeping under different strength conditions. © 2022 Ram Chandar Karra, Gayana B.C and Shubhananda Rao P.