This study Scrutinize the potential utilization of Textile Mill Sludge (TMS) in concrete. The sludge from the textile treatment plants is considered as perilous (hazardous) in nature as it contains heavy metals of chemicals and dyestuffs. After the treatment of textile water the generated sludge mostly disposed in landfills. The processes related to transportation and disposals are very costly, so in this study attempt are made to find an eco-friendly and cost effective solution for the sludge management. All the tests were conducted on used materials as per Bureau of Indian Standard (BIS) codes by partial replacement of TMS up to 35% of cement in M20 grade of concrete. An experimental program was conducted to find out the workability and compressive strength of concrete. The replacement of TMS in concrete mix affects the workability as it has low values of specific gravity and density. The compressive strength of concrete reduces with the replacement of cement. When cement was replaced by TMS beyond 25% with the estimated quantity of plasticizer, the compressive strength falls below the required values. This study is mainly gives us the knowledge about the management of textile mill sludge and its applications in construction materials rather than disposing it into landfills.
