Title: Impact of Replacement Levels for Drill Cuttings on the Curing Age-Strength Development Relationship in Concrete.
Authors: Tochukwu A. Ihedioha, Maxwell I. Chikwue, Okay O. Okoroafor Gladys.U. Asonye Uzochukwu E. Uzoh, Ufomba J. Chukwudi
Volume: 9
Issue: 10
Pages: 42-46
Publication Date: 2025/10/28
Abstract:
The rising demand for cement in the construction industry has intensified environmental and sustainability concerns due to its high energy requirements and substantial CO? emissions. This study investigates the influence of treated drill cuttings as partial replacements for cement on the curing age-strength development relationship of concrete. Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC, grade 42.5R), river sand, and crushed granite were used as major constituents, while thermally treated and finely ground drill cuttings obtained from oil drilling operations served as supplementary cementitious material.