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Experimental work was carried out to study new fine aggregate shielding construction materials, namely black sand (BS). The BS effect on the mechanical, durability, and shielding characteristics of heavyweight high-performance concrete (HWHPC) was evaluated. This study aimed at improving various HWHPC properties, concertedly. Fifteen mixtures of HWHPC were made, with various variables, including replacing 10% and 15% of the cement with fly ash (FA) and replacing normal sand by BS at various contents (15%, 30%, 45%, 60%, 75%, and 100%). The test specimens were subjected to various exposure conditions, including elevated temperatures, which ranged from 250 °C to 750 °C, for a duration of 3 h; magnesium sulfate (MS) exposure; and gamma-ray exposure. The effects of elevated temperature and sulfate resistance on concrete mass loss were examined. The results revealed that BS is a promising shielding construction material. The BS content is the most important factor influencing concrete compressive strength. Mixes containing 15% BS demonstrated significantly better strength compared to the control mixes. Exposure to 250 °C led to a notable increase in compressive strength. BS showed a significant effect on HWHPC fire resistance properties, especially at 750 °C and a significant linear attenuation coefficient. Using 10% FA with 15% BS was the most effective mixing proportion for improving all HWHPC properties concertedly, especially at greater ages.

Producing Heavyweight High-Performance Concrete by Using Black Sand as Newly Shielding Construction Material