A Comprehensive Review of the Improvement of the Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Unfired Clay Bricks by Incorporating Waste Materials

Buildings, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 13(9), С. 2314 - 2314

Опубликована: Сен. 12, 2023

In recent years, the construction sector has significantly increased demand for new building materials that can reduce environmental impact and promote sustainable design strategies. this context, use of earth purposes received increasing attention in last decade owing to its low impact, local availability, recyclability. The literature survey indicates incorporation waste production unfired bricks holds significant potential partly substitute by satisfying specific requirements. Additionally, utilizing these development provides a solution conserves natural resources, reduces energy consumption, contributes efficient management. aim paper is present an overview research focusing on recycling various types into eco-friendly bricks. Also, effect thermal mechanical properties clay reviewed. most common results, organized based type additive (industrial or agricultural waste), are shown discussed.

Язык: Английский

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Recycling argan nut shell and wheat straw as a porous agent in the production of clay masonry units

Construction and Building Materials, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 384, С. 131369 - 131369

Опубликована: Апрель 19, 2023

Язык: Английский

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Physicochemical, Mechanical and Thermal Analysis of Unfired Clay Bricks: Kaolinite-PEG 6000 Composite

Cleaner Engineering and Technology, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 22, С. 100793 - 100793

Опубликована: Авг. 14, 2024

This study aims to evaluate the potential of polyethylene glycol (PEG 6000), a recycled material, as an additive improve unfired clay bricks. By proposing sustainable alternative traditional methods potentially linked medical waste. research explores physicochemical, mechanical and thermal properties bricks modified by different contents PEG 6000 (0%, 1%, 3%, 7%, 15% 20% weight) according standard NM 13.1 0.0442005. The testing comply with recognized building sector standards (Belgian NBN EN 771-3+A1 American ASTM C675-17). used was extracted from Berrechid city it is identified kaolinite some trace illite, which has non-swelling properties. incorporation into notably reduced porosity rate 3.91 % 1.21 %, improvement 69 compared reference sample, leading decrease in capillary water absorption. bulk density slightly decreased 1670.07 kg/m3, still allowed them be classified light 7% increased compressive strength flexural up 15.98 MPa 0.959 KN respectively, 63.23 making suitable for construction interior exterior walls 771-3+A1. However, conductivity specific heat capacity have been improved 42.22 reaching 0.26 W/m.K 0.89 kJ/kg.K respectively. Optimization showed that optimal percentage manufacturing high-performance bricks, taking account all studied previously. Moreover, simulations carried out TRANSYS software suggest significant energy gains terms insulation, achieving 58.33% savings. In essence, this demonstrates offering promising efficiency benefits.

Язык: Английский

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Ultrasonic Characterization of the Mechanical Behavior of Epoxy/Date Kernel Powder Biocomposites: A Feasibility Study of the Powder Size Effect

El-Cezeri Fen ve Mühendislik Dergisi, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 12(2), С. 176 - 190

Опубликована: Май 1, 2025

\begin{abstract} This study aims to address the effect of date kernel powder (DKP) as reinforcement obtained from Touggourt oasis, Algeria, on elastic properties biocomposites based two prepared DKPs with grain size 300 $\mu$m and 500 mixed epoxy (ER) matrix. The weight percentage powders 5\%, 10\%, 15\% was used obtain matrix (ER)/date biocomposites. effects DKP ER/DKP biocomposites, such ultrasonic wave velocities (longitudinal shear), longitudinal modulus, shear bulk Young’s modulus elasticity, microhardness, Poisson’s ratio, acoustic impedance, were determined using through-transmission method. In addition, analyze chemical changes in functional groups their morphology studied X-ray diffraction optical microscopy, respectively. results characterization showed that there is a significant relationship between sizes constant values. experimental illustrated optimum percent neat ER for excellent mechanical behavior 5\% 10\% $\mu$m, \noindent\textbf{Keywords:} Date (DKP), Bio-sourced materials, Ecofriendly Ultrasonic characterization, Elastic constants \end{abstract}

Язык: Английский

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Optimizing thermal efficiency and environmental sustainability of fired clay bricks through Moroccan phosphogypsum incorporation

Euro-Mediterranean Journal for Environmental Integration, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Май 17, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Evaluation of mechanical properties of cored interlocking blocks – A step toward affordable masonry material

Results in Engineering, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 18, С. 101128 - 101128

Опубликована: Апрель 26, 2023

This research study is about the evaluation of mechanical properties locally prepared Cored 6" self-interlocking blocks. Currently, all construction practices, whether brick masonry, block or reinforced concrete, are time consuming, relatively energy inefficient, not eco-friendly, and non-sustainable. Another issue in masonry that strength behavior bricks blocks depend upon binding material (mortar) used wall joints. Considering these issues, Eco Blocks newly introduced interlocking with different sizes shapes. Construction faster, economical, easier, as they do require material. The aim this was to obtain such compressive (individual prism), diagonal tensile strength, shear parameters, modulus elasticity, modulus, flexural 6″ through comprehensive experimental investigation. These showed encouraging results compared typical compressed earth also satisfied threshold set forth by international standards regulating construction. strengths have been obtained 6.03 MPa 1.66 MPa, respectively. Based on outcomes, can be utilized load bearing walls.

Язык: Английский

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Optimization of PET Particle-Reinforced Epoxy Resin Composite for Eco-Brick Application Using the Response Surface Methodology

Sustainability, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 15(5), С. 4271 - 4271

Опубликована: Фев. 27, 2023

Brick is a common building material that used in society for constructing buildings. A viable environmental strategy to lessen the amount of plastic waste involves inclusion trash materials. Globally, there severe issue with disposal garbage landfills. The primary and secondary carbon bonds are formed packaging wastes can severely contaminate environment. Hence, managing generate new useful items essential. One most practical ways safeguard environment manufacture eco-bricks from PET epoxy resin. Additionally, as no combustion involved production this eco-brick; it does not harm Eco-brick be defined novel concept approach management recycling. Eco-bricks have many advantages, such easy availability being environmentally friendly. This study aimed improve composition eco-brick using mixture resin particles. In study, mathematical modelling technique called Response Surface Method (RSM) was designed Central Composite Design (CCD). Variable input factors were develop ratio (10–90%), particle size (1–5 mm), drying time (1–7 days), whereas variable response included compressive strength. complete experimental design developed Expert 11 software, simulation experiments 17 sets parameters generated. microstructural characteristics examined SEM. results indicated optimised could application were: 1.1 mm, mixing 89.9%, curing 6.9 days. Earlier research conducted regarding showed these materials had high potential boost quadratic model basis regression analysis generating equations. Since difference between anticipated values less than 5%, concluded predictive tests good agreement. yielded noteworthy outcomes. As result, suggested statistical offer clear understanding designing variables affect blend particles

Язык: Английский

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A megaton-scale industrial demonstration study on hydrothermal mineralization enabled silty waste upcycling

npj Materials Sustainability, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 2(1)

Опубликована: Июль 22, 2024

Abstract The continual large-scale urbanization and urban renewal in coastal cities of China have accumulated massive silty residue (SR) that may alter the lines always exerts high stresses to local environments. To meet China’s sustainable development policy, need for green high-efficient industrial treatments reuse SR is urgent. In this work, we may, first time, report a megaton-scale project upcycle low-quality recycled aggregate (RA) manufacture construction materials with hydrothermal mineralization (HM). In-situ pilot tests on five batches SR-RA blocks were conducted. Results demonstrate produced possess compressive strengths 11.4–15.8 MPa, densities 1280–1430 kg/m 3 , porosities 35–44%, CO 2 emissions 170.22–187.29 kg e-CO /m costs 126.49–156.51 CNY/m comparable or superior than commercial blocks. silica could react lime produce tobermorite stable pseudohexagonal plate under HM treatment, which improved microstructure material. findings validate practicability upcycling RA valuable block manufacture.

Язык: Английский

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The curing mechanism and empirical model for the marine organic soft clay stabilized with calcium carbide residue and silica fume under the optimal ratio

Acta Geotechnica, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 20(2), С. 683 - 706

Опубликована: Ноя. 4, 2024

Язык: Английский

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Development of strength models for brick walls: Experimental and theoretical study

Results in Engineering, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 18, С. 101103 - 101103

Опубликована: Апрель 28, 2023

The low cost of cement-clay interlocking (CCI) bricks is an attractive feature, resulting in a wide utilization CCI the construction masonry walls. Despite this, experimental database on performance brick walls scarce. This study tested ten large constructed with running bond pattern. Two types were used to assess effect chemical position diagonal compressive capacity Further, different grouts and steel bars within openings bricks. A combination grout resulted optimal improvement strength, whereas up 110% higher strength was achieved by doubling grout. Interestingly, type did not influence regression-based equation proposed predict including yield bars, grout, ungrouted as explanatory variables. predicted capacities found be close agreement results.

Язык: Английский

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