Dehghani, O., Eslami, A., Mahdavipour, M.A. et al. (3 more authors) (2024) Ceramic waste powder as a cement replacement in concrete paving blocks: mechanical properties and environmental assessment. International Journal of Pavement Engineering, 25 (1). 2370563. ISSN 1029-8436
Abstract
In the quest for eco-friendly alternatives to ordinary Portland cement, a material extensively used in the manufacture of concrete paving blocks, this study explores the potential of ceramic waste powder. Towards this, a parametric investigation is conducted into the effects of substituting cement with ceramic waste powder on the mechanical properties and durability performance of mass-produced pressed concrete blocks. The findings reveal that the incorporation of ceramic waste powder as a partial cement replacement can markedly enhance the strength and durability of the paving blocks. Specifically, mixtures, containing 20% and 30% ceramic waste powder, demonstrated an increase in compressive and tensile strength by 30% and 19%, respectively, compared to their control counterparts. In addition, the modified blocks exhibited a decrease in water absorption and weight loss after undergoing freezing and thawing cycles by 8% and 40%, respectively. A life cycle assessment corroborates the environmental viability of ceramic waste powder as a cement substitute, indicating reductions across all environmental impact categories, with notable improvements. This research paves the way for more sustainable solutions in pedestrian pavement construction, underscoring the potential of ceramic waste powder as a significant contributor to global sustainability efforts in the construction industry.
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2024 The Authors. Except as otherwise noted, this author-accepted version of a journal article published in International Journal of Pavement Engineering is made available via the University of Sheffield Research Publications and Copyright Policy under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC-BY 4.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. To view a copy of this licence, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ |
Keywords: | Concrete paving blocks; ceramic waste powder; sustainability; strength; durability; life cycle assessment |
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Institution: | The University of Sheffield |
Academic Units: | The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Engineering (Sheffield) > Department of Civil and Structural Engineering (Sheffield) |
Funding Information: | Funder Grant number ENGINEERING AND PHYSICAL SCIENCE RESEARCH COUNCIL EP/P010016/1 EUROPEAN COMMISSION - FP6/FP7 ANAGENNISI - 603722 EUROPEAN COMMISSION - FP6/FP7 UNSPECIFIED EUROPEAN COMMISSION - FP6/FP7 Project G1ST-CT-2002-50365 DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY 39/03/684 cc2227 MINISTRY OF DEFENCE RT/COM/5/035 EUROPEAN COMMISSION - FP6/FP7 UNSPECIFIED EUROPEAN COMMISSION - FP6/FP7 TST5-CT-2006-031530 EUROPEAN COMMISSION - FP6/FP7 G1RT-CT-2001-05035 EUROPEAN COMMISSION - FP6/FP7 MRTN-CT-2004-512397 EUROPEAN COMMISSION - FP6/FP7 ENDURE - 607851 EUROPEAN COMMISSION - FP6/FP7 HPMF-CT-2002-01825 Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council EP/I016821/1 EUROPEAN COMMISSION - HORIZON 2020 838623 NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY 1022977 ENGINEERING AND PHYSICAL SCIENCE RESEARCH COUNCIL EP/I016821/1 EUROPEAN COMMISSION - HORIZON 2020 699875 ROYAL ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING (THE) RCSRF1920\9\40 EUROPEAN COMMISSION - FP6/FP7 RTD-D2/GB/ic/D(2002)d/520388 BRITISH COUNCIL (THE) UNSPECIFIED COST OFFICE COST ACTION - TU1207 EUROPEAN COMMISSION - FP6/FP7 QUAKEOPTIRAP - 236282 BRITISH COUNCIL (THE) 216425146 ENGINEERING AND PHYSICAL SCIENCE RESEARCH COUNCIL EP/P010016/1 NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY 1024056 BRITISH COUNCIL (THE) RLWK6-261878918 INNOVATE UK 102715 EUROPEAN COMMISSION - HORIZON 2020 750764 ROYAL SOCIETY IE161386 KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER PARTNERSHIP KTP001454 HALYVOURGIKI INC NONE EUROPEAN COMMISSION - FP6/FP7 UNSPECIFIED INNOVATE UK 29721-223129 UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION 101063852 EP/X021270/1 UK Research and Innovation EP/X021270/1 |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Sheffield |
Date Deposited: | 06 Aug 2024 10:55 |
Last Modified: | 07 Aug 2024 09:10 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Informa UK Limited |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.1080/10298436.2024.2370563 |
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Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:215793 |
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