Study of Microstructural, Physical, Thermal, and Mechanical Properties of Organic Waste–Incorporated Fired Clay Bricks in the Framework of Energy Conservation

Anjum, Farah; Naz, Muhammad Yasin; Ghaffar, Abdul; Shukrullah, Shazia; Kamran, Kashif; Ghuffar, Abdul

doi:10.1061/(asce)mt.1943-5533.0003683

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“…A hard alumina-silicate phase is present in the material after it has been fused. Bricks that are created by adding the waste would be improved in their vitrification quality if an additional fluxing agent is included in the mixed construction and demolition debris [53].…”

Section: Microstructurementioning

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Utilization of Construction and Demolition Mix Waste in the Fired Brick Production: The Impact on Mechanical Properties

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The European Green Deal, which emphasizes zero-waste economies, and waste recycling in construction and building materials, has arisen due to significant worldwide needs for solid waste recovery and usage. This ambitious study focuses on recycling mixed construction and demolition (C&D) waste into burnt bricks and investigating the influence of firing temperature. While pursuing its objectives, this is dependent on raw material characterization and burnt-brick product quality assessment. The recycling of mixed C&D waste is explored by mixing the waste into two soil types (alluvial and laterite) in ratios ranging from 5% to 45% at three firing temperatures (700 °C, 850 °C and 900 °C). The utilization of mixed C&D waste in amounts of 10% at 700 °C and 25% at 850 °C and 900 °C fulfilled the Indian standard. Although a fire at 700 °C results in less optimal waste utilization, it is beneficial and recommended for reducing the carbon footprint and energy use. Additional mineralogical and microstructural analyzes are performed on the optimal fired samples. The study’s findings are promising for sustainable resource usage, reducing carbon footprint, and reducing waste disposal volume. This research is a big step toward the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations and a circular economy.

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Section: Microstructurementioning

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Utilization of Construction and Demolition Mix Waste in the Fired Brick Production: The Impact on Mechanical Properties

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An evaluation of the use of plastic waste in the manufacture of plastic bricks

Rauniyar,

Nakrani,

Narpala

et al. 2024

Discov Civ Eng

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An integrated analysis is performed for the present study, including an evaluation of the mechanical and durability properties of plastic brick, a cost-effectiveness analysis, and an eco-benefit analysis of recycling plastic waste into bricks. To promote sustainable construction practices, pp waste is used in plastic brick to replace waste material often discarded in landfills and burned. This study involved the preparation of 36 (230 mm × 110 mm × 90 mm) bricks. Modified fly ash containing 40, and 45% of the cement weight was incorporated into the samples. There is an increase in waste production among the Indian population. Some of these wastes pose a threat to the environment. There is also a significant amount of plastic waste in the country. Even though it is not biodegradable, it poisons trees and aquatic organisms. Thus, waste plastics were repurposed for use in the construction industry. Cement, fly ash, M sand, and plastic waste fibers are used to make plastic bricks. Polypropylene (PP) has a high deformation capacity and is a cost-effective material. Plastic waste is used in this study in the form of polypropylene fibers. To produce the bricks, different mix ratios were used in which PP waste was used in proportions of 5%, 10%, and 15% (represented as Mix1, Mix2, and Mix3), based on the total mixing of the polycarbonate substance volume of bricks. The purpose of this study is to investigate the feasibility of utilizing plastic wastes to produce a cost-effective and lightweight plastic brick for use in construction. Compressive strength, water absorption, soundness, efflorescence, and hardness tests were carried out on the bricks. The compressive strength of mix 2 at a load of 426 kg is the highest of the three plastic bricks tested. A comparison of this proportion with other mix proportions and conventional brick effectiveness.

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Sustainable insulating porous building materials for energy-saving perspective: Stones to environmentally friendly bricks

Anjum

Naz

Ghaffar

et al. 2022

Construction and Building Materials

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Study of Microstructural, Physical, Thermal, and Mechanical Properties of Organic Waste–Incorporated Fired Clay Bricks in the Framework of Energy Conservation

Cited by 6 publications

References 34 publications

Utilization of Construction and Demolition Mix Waste in the Fired Brick Production: The Impact on Mechanical Properties

Utilization of Construction and Demolition Mix Waste in the Fired Brick Production: The Impact on Mechanical Properties

An evaluation of the use of plastic waste in the manufacture of plastic bricks

Sustainable insulating porous building materials for energy-saving perspective: Stones to environmentally friendly bricks

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