GGBS & Sustainability by JSW Cements

On 13th September 2023, a technical talk on "GGBS & Sustainability" was organised by our department in collaboration with JSW Cement Ltd. The speaker was Mr. Sarath Vinod, Deputy Manager (Direct Sales) of JSW Cement Ltd. The objective of the talk was to provide insights into the world of cement and construction and to emphasize the role of sustainable building materials in environmental conservation. The talk was very comprehensive. The speaker touched upon almost every basic aspect about Cement - the different types, the advantages and application of each type, the Indian Standard Code IS 10262, Transportation of cement, the precautions to be taken during transportation, Truck mixers, Water Cement ratio, Gradation of aggregates, aggregate cement ratio, consistency, Sulphate erosion and durability.

The major highlight of the talk was about Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GGBS) which is a by-product of iron and steel making process. The speaker explained how GGBS can be used as a partial replacement of cement to improve the strength, durability, and sustainability of concrete. He also mentioned the benefits of using GGBS such as reduced CO2 emissions, lower heat of hydration, increased resistance to chemical attack, etc. He explained how slag cement, which is a combination of GGBS and OPC, that can be used for various purposes, such as mass concreting, marine structures, precast elements, etc. He also highlighted the features of slag cement, like improved workability, reduced permeability and enhanced durability.

The talk was well received by the audience, who actively participated in the question and answer session at the end. The speaker clarified the doubts and queries raised by the participants and shared his valuable experience and knowledge on the topic. The talk was informative and enlightening for the students and faculty members.

After the talk, the speakers planted a mango tree on campus as a symbolic gesture to promote environmental awareness and responsibility towards nature among the students. 

The program was a success and a memorable experience for everyone involved. The event also reflected the vision and mission of JSW Cement Ltd., which is to produce eco-friendly and sustainable building materials for the future.