Innovative method of shielding the SS pipe carrying industrial wastes by using self-compacting concrete for sustainable construction

In an underground R.C. Tunnel constructed as conduit for SS Pipes carrying industrial waste liquid, heavy ingress of ground water was witnessed and had to be overcome. Industrial wastes are to be carried through pipes in pipe system with an outer casing of a 200 mm dia SS pipe. Continuous contact of ground water with the casing SS pipe will deteriorate the pipe with the consequence of mixing of waste with the ground water. To avoid this, tunnel was sealed by enclosing the casing pipe with self-compacting concrete (SCC) for preventing ingress of ground water into the tunnel. As sustainability comprise Economy, Environment and social impact, the use of SCC take care the above factors by utilizing fly ash which replaces cement, thereby, protecting the environment from industrial waste to produce socially accepted concrete and ensuring sustainable construction.