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Abstract
This study explores the potential use of waste marble powder (WMP) as a partial replacement for cement in concrete to improve performance and sustainability. Marble industries generate large quantities of powder during cutting and polishing, creating disposal challenges and environmental concerns. Experimental investigations were conducted using M30 grade concrete with marble powder replacing cement by 5%, 10%, 15%, and 20% by weight. Compressive and split tensile strength tests were performed at different curing periods. Results revealed an increase in workability and strength up to 10% replacement, beyond which a decline occurred. The study concludes that marble powder can be used effectively as a supplementary cementitious material to produce sustainable and eco-friendly concrete.Keywords: Marble powder, sustainable concrete, supplementary cementitious material, compressive strength, tensile strength, eco-friendly construction.
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Copyright © 2025 Saurabh Joshi . This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License.
