A review on Properties of Sustainable Concrete using granite dust as replacement for river sand

Granite dust is a waste produced during cutting and grinding process of granite stone. The waste generation from granite stone industry is in the form of non-biodegradable fine powder, the utilisation of this waste in concrete will help in sustainable and greener development. Published literature shows huge potential of granite dust as a replacement of natural fine aggregate. The depletion of reserves of sand and stricter mining laws have made the need for substitution of natural sand in concrete an absolute necessity. A comprehensive overview of the published literature on the use of granite dust in concrete is being presented. Effect of granite dust on the properties of concrete such as workability, setting times, compressive strength, split tensile strength, flexural strength, shrinkage, durability & microstructure of concrete have been presented.