International Conference on Steel Slag Road

• 03 Jul 2024

Source: PIB

Recently, the 1^st International Conference on Steel Slag Road was organised by CSIR in New Delhi.

• NITI Aayog released the guidelines for the utilisation of steel slag in road construction.

Steel Slag Road Technology:

• It uses steel slag (metal waste) from steel production, to create stronger and more durable roads. 
• The process involves removing impurities and metal content from the slag and using it as an aggregate for road construction. 
• This processed steel slag has high strength, hardness, abrasion resistance, skid resistance, and drainage capacity, making it ideal for road building. It is eco-friendly, cost-effective and durable.
• Every year in India, approximately 1.8 billion tonnes of natural aggregates are needed for construction and maintenance projects. This demand can be partially met by using processed steel slag aggregates as a substitute.
• India's First Steel Slag Road was built at Surat.

Read more: Steel Slag Road Technology, Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)