Performance and carbon emission of recycled micropowder-based cementitious materials
Construction and Building Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
473, P. 141034 - 141034
Published: April 1, 2025
Language: Английский
Sustainable ground improvement of soft clay using eggshell lime and rice husk ash
Sheena Shaji,
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P. V. Divya
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Construction and Building Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
441, P. 137460 - 137460
Published: July 26, 2024
Language: Английский
Stabilization of waste foundry sand with alkali-activated binder: Mechanical behavior, microstructure and leaching
Claudio Luiz Pompermaier,
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Suéllen Tonatto Ferrazzo,
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William Mateus Kubiaki Levandoski
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et al.
Construction and Building Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
444, P. 137772 - 137772
Published: Aug. 15, 2024
Language: Английский
Evaluating chemical properties and sustainable recycling of waste foundry sand in construction materials
Peter Chifflard,
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Michaela Schütz,
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Martin Reiß
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et al.
Frontiers in Built Environment,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10
Published: Aug. 16, 2024
Waste
Foundry
Sand
(WFS)
is
a
byproduct
from
metal
casting
processes,
often
contaminated
with
heavy
metals,
acids,
and
carbon
residues.
As
disposal
costs
rise,
there
growing
interest
in
repurposing
WFS
as
an
alternative
to
traditional
aggregates
construction
materials
such
bricks,
tiles,
concrete.
However,
concerns
about
the
potential
leaching
of
harmful
chemicals
into
soil
groundwater
pose
significant
barriers
its
widespread
use.
By
reducing
chemical
pollutants,
becomes
competitive
option
for
sustainable
materials.
This
study
aims
address
these
by
developing
methods
extract
production
cycle
before
it
exceeds
regulatory
limits,
thereby
enhancing
suitability
recycling
costs.
We
assessed
waste
foundry
sand
samples
various
cycles,
following
permissible
guidelines,
mixing
them
cement
proportions
1%,
3%,
5%.
Our
evaluation
focused
on
their
effectiveness
The
results
indicated
that
sample
1%
slightly
exceeded
limits
polycyclic
aromatic
hydrocarbons
(PAHs),
whereas
3%
5%
content
complied
all
standards.
These
findings
suggest
WFS,
particularly
when
combined
higher
contents,
holds
promise
material.
method
not
only
reduces
need
extensive
treatment
reclamation
processes
but
also
presents
cost-effective
environmentally
friendly
approach
managing
WFS.
Language: Английский
Long-term performance: strength and metal encapsulation in alkali-activated iron ore tailings
Environmental Science and Pollution Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
31(34), P. 47071 - 47083
Published: July 10, 2024
Language: Английский
Effect of Grain Size and Porosity/Binder Index on the Unconfined Compressive Strength, Stiffness and Microstructure of Cemented Colombian Sands
Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(21), P. 5193 - 5193
Published: Oct. 24, 2024
Artificial
cementation
of
granular
soils
results
in
improved
stabilization,
increased
stiffness,
and
greater
mechanical
strength.
The
porosity
index
volumetric
cement
content
η/Civa
is
presented
as
a
key
measure
to
study
the
evolution
different
soil
stabilization
types.
However,
this
had
not
been
previously
studied
or
adjusted
for
sands
Colombia.
Therefore,
evaluates
applicability
on
unconfined
compressive
strength
(qu)
stiffness
(Go),
complemented
by
microstructural
analysis,
four
sandy
from
Luruaco
(Atlántico),
Lorica
(Córdoba),
Medellín
(Antioquia),
Bogotá
D.C.
were
stabilized
with
Type
III
Portland
dosages
3%,
5%,
7%,
9%,
subjected
UCS,
ultrasound,
SEM-EDS
tests
after
curing
period
7
days.
It
was
found
that
increasing
higher
qu
values
samples,
molding
density
also
leads
values.
Additionally,
grain
size
distribution
influenced
adjustment
parameter
"
Language: Английский
From Bibliometric Analysis to Experimental Validation: Bibliometric and Literature Review of Four Cementing Agents in Soil Stabilization with Experimental Focus on Xanthan Gum
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(13), P. 5363 - 5363
Published: June 24, 2024
This
article
focuses
on
the
search
for
efficient
solutions
to
enhance
mechanical
strength
of
geomaterials,
especially
soils,
with
crucial
applications
in
civil
engineering.
Four
promising
materials
are
explored
as
soil
improvement
agents:
natural
latex
(rubber
trees),
lignosulfonate
(paper
industry
byproduct),
xanthan
gum
(bacterial
fermentation),
and
eggshell
lime.
While
other
sustainable
options
exist,
these
four
were
chosen
their
distinct
characteristics
potential
further
study.
Natural
latex,
derived
from
rubber
trees,
demonstrates
exceptional
strengthening
resistance
offering
a
path
effective
stabilization
without
compromising
environmental
sustainability.
Lignosulfonate,
paper
byproduct,
emerges
an
alternative
that
can
significantly
load-bearing
capacity
boosting
its
applicability
engineering
projects.
Xanthan
gum,
produced
through
bacterial
fermentation,
possesses
unique
properties
increase
cohesion
strength,
making
it
valuable
option
geotechnical
applications.
Finally,
despite
challenges,
lime
shows
enhancing
soils.
study
highlights
importance
evaluating
comparing
agents
terms
effectiveness
improving
soils
In
literature
review,
impact
stabilizer
addition
(%)
was
examined
cementing
studied,
along
influence
key
like
optimum
moisture
content
(OMC,
%),
maximum
dry
density
(MDD,
gm/cc),
California
bearing
ratio
(CBR,
uniaxial
compressive
(UCS)
at
28
days
(MPa),
change
UCS
(ΔUCS,
%)
among
physicochemical
parameters.
Appropriate
selection
lead
developing
more
robust
promoting
significant
advancements
construction
practices.
To
evaluate
effectiveness,
efficiency
one
them
assessed
experimentally.
(XG)
selected
biopolymerize
clay
soil.
Specimens
prepared
stiffness
tests,
including
unconfined
compression,
scanning
electron
microscopy
(SEM),
ultrasonic
wave
analysis.
The
concentration
(e.g.,
1%,
3%,
5%
gum)
assess
how
dosage
affects
soil–stabilizer
mixture.
results
showed
increases
compression
soil,
controlled
by
XG’s
porosity/volumetric
quantity
ratio.
research
XG,
but
broader
analysis
all
outlined
testing
methods
paves
way
future
Language: Английский