Evaluation of the Physical, Chemical and Environmental Properties of Ladle Furnace Slag for Their Utilization as Filler in Bituminous Mixtures

The construction sector is one of the most demanding sectors for materials that exist today. Therefore, in order to avoid extraction new raw materials, it necessary use waste. This waste must present a series physical and chemical characteristics make suitable its employment. this investigation, ladle furnace slag characterized as filler bituminous mixtures. These slags are produced by metallurgical industry large quantities represent significant environmental problem. were tested analyzing their composition elementary properties. At same time, evaluate viability, affections treatment material calculated. results compared with those obtained processing conventional filler. detailed methodology reflected feasibility filler, well advantage commercial materials. In way, suitability mixtures creation more sustainable pavements was assessed.