RCC - Roller-Compacted Concrete with hematite aggregate
João Bosco Moreira Carmo,
Fernando Soares Lameiras,
Jose Marques Filho
et al.
Abstract:RCC using hematite as an aggregate has interesting characteristics for use in massive structures or structures for radiation shielding. In Brazil, there is a considerable amount of hematite ore tailings without practical use, which makes this material an environmental problem and a matter of public safety. Thus, the search for alternatives to use these tailings is a priority environmental concern. An RCC containment dam with hematite aggregate was constructed to protect the basin of the Barao de Cocais River, … Show more
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