Article
Construction & Building Technology
Yuecheng Xin, Dilan Robert, Abbas Mohajerani, Phuong Tran, Biplob Kumar Pramanik
Summary: The management of glass waste has been a major crisis due to its bulk production and fewer recycling approaches adopted in the present industry. This study aims to develop a strategy for translating waste-contaminated glass dust (WGD) into manufacturing fired clay bricks, which is a completely new use of glass dust. The results demonstrated that the novel brick produced from 15% WGD is highly energy efficient and meets the compliance requirements based on national standards.
CASE STUDIES IN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Elena Marrocchino, Chiara Zanelli, Guia Guarini, Michele Dondi
Summary: The study shows that adding non-plastic waste materials to plastic clay during brickmaking process at a laboratory scale does not significantly affect the main technological properties of the semi-finished and finished products. However, the mechanical strength of the dry and fired products decreases due to microstructural factors. The different effects on the technological properties of clay bricks are correlated to the type of waste added as degreasers and the complex interplay of particle size distribution and mineralogical composition in the ceramic matrix.
APPLIED CLAY SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Osman Gencel, Muhammad Junaid Munir, Syed Minhaj Saleem Kazmi, Mucahit Sutcu, Ertugrul Erdogmus, Pedro Munoz Velasco, Dolores Eliche Quesada
Summary: This article investigates the performance of fired clay bricks incorporating different kinds of industrial slags and finds that these bricks have high compressive strength, porosity, and weather resistance, making them suitable for structural applications.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Osman Gencel, Olga Kizinievic, Ertugrul Erdogmus, Viktor Kizinievic, Mucahit Sutcu, Pedro Munoz
Summary: The treatment of wastewater generates a large amount of water treatment sludge (WTS), but this sludge can be used as a byproduct in the construction industry to replace natural raw materials. Adding concrete waste (CW) to the blend can improve the technological properties of bricks. The study found that the addition of CW increased water absorption and apparent porosity, while decreasing bulk density, compressive strength, and thermal conductivity of the bricks.
ARCHIVES OF CIVIL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Yuecheng Xin, Halenur Kurmus, Abbas Mohajerani, Yasmin Dallol, Yunsha Lao, Dilan Robert, Biplob Pramanik, Phuong Tran
Summary: The study investigated the addition of waste beer bottle glass in fired clay bricks and found that bricks containing 10% BG at a firing temperature of 950°C exhibited similar compressive strength results to control samples. All tested bricks had water absorption rates below 17%, indicating good quality of the bricks.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Radwa Defalla Abdel Hafez, Bassam A. Tayeh, Raghda Osama Abd- Al Ftah
Summary: Green construction materials have emerged as viable options to cope with sustainability challenges. This research examines the impacts of agro-industrial wastes on various characteristics of bricks. The outcomes reveal the potential of lightweight and cost-effective constructions with the addition of studied wastes in the clay mixture.
CASE STUDIES IN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Ertugrul Erdogmus, Maria Harja, Osman Gencel, Mucahit Sutcu, Ali Yaras
Summary: The study found that bricks containing 70-85% water treatment sludge have proper characteristics and can be effectively used as building materials. By replacing clay with the proposed wastes, eco-friendly bricks can be obtained that save resources.
JOURNAL OF BUILDING ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
D. Muheise-Araalia, S. Pavia
Summary: This study confirms the feasibility of using unfired illitic clay for brickmaking, as its geotechnical parameters and strength meet the requirements of earth construction standards. Masonry made with unfired illitic clay can achieve a 28-day strength that meets structural requirements in some European masonry standards.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Gyorgy Thalmaier, Nicoleta Cobirzan, Anca-Andreea Balog, Horia Constantinescu, Andrei Ceclan, Mirela Voinea, Traian Florin Marinca
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the possibility of using limestone waste from stone processing to manufacture fired clay bricks. The waste materials were considered as an alternative to clay in order to reduce natural resource exploitation and comply with climate neutrality commitments. The results showed that the presence of limestone increased the CaO content in the clay mixture, leading to a reduction in the shrinkage of the products' compressive strength, especially in samples with higher limestone content. Additionally, the presence of limestone also influenced the color of the samples, making them lighter than the reference sample.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Olga Kizinievic, Osman Gencel, Viktor Kizinievic, Mucahit Sutcu, Jelena Skamat
Summary: This study evaluates the influence of dolomite industrial waste on the properties and durability of clay bricks and finds that the addition of dolomite powder can improve the thermal conductivity and durability of clay bricks while reducing their bulk density and compressive strength.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
H. Abjaghou, J. Bourret, N. Tessier-Doyen, V Quint, A. Smith, D. S. Smith, C. S. Peyratout
Summary: In this study, wooden furniture wastes were used as pore-forming agents for fired clay bricks. The impact of adding wooden furniture wastes on the mechanical properties of the bricks and the gas emissions during firing process were investigated. The results showed that the formation of macropores slightly decreased the mechanical strength of the bricks, and the gas emissions from clay incorporating particle board wood wastes were not higher than those from masonry brick using sawdust.
CLEAN TECHNOLOGIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Maryam Achik, Hayat Benmoussa, Abdellah Oulmekki, Mustapha Ijjaali, Noureddine El Moudden, Abdelhamid Touache, Gil Gonzalez Alvaro, Francisco Guitian Rivera, Antonia Infantes-Molina, Dolores Eliche-Quesada, Olga Kizinievic
Summary: This study investigates the recycling of pyrrhotite ash (PA) waste as a secondary raw material for clay brick bodies, including characterizing the waste and preparing clay bricks with different PA contents for testing. The results suggest that adding up to 30 wt% of PA waste can enhance the possibility of reuse in a safe and sustainable manner.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ertugrul Erdogmus, Ali Yaras, Mucahit Sutcu, Osman Gencel
Summary: This study investigated the impact of marble cutting waste on brick properties, finding that waste with a smaller particle size can improve compressive strength while also increasing thermal conductivity of the bricks. Variance analysis determined the effects of particle size, firing temperature, and waste concentration on brick properties.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Jamal Eldin F. M. Ibrahim, Mohammed Tihtih, Ethem Ilhan Sahin, Mohamed A. Basyooni, Istvan Kocserha
Summary: The research focuses on developing new porous ceramic bricks using Hungarian zeolitic tuff and tea waste as building materials. The addition of tea waste shows promising results in improving thermal insulation and reducing weight of the bricks.
CASE STUDIES IN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Halenur Kurmus, Abbas Mohajerani
Summary: This study produced lightweight structural bricks incorporating various percentages of cigarette butts to investigate thermal properties, energy savings, porosity, and micro- and macro-structure. Adding CBs can reduce thermal conductivity of bricks and improve energy-saving effects.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
P. Munoz, V. Letelier, L. Munoz, M. A. Bustamante, O. Gencel, M. Sutcu
Summary: By using both ashes and fibers from PPI in an integrated approach, the performance of fired clay bricks can be improved, showing approximately 20% less thermal conductivity, along with the same thermal capacity and a density reduction of over 15%.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
P. Munoz, D. Dominguez, M. P. Morales, L. Munoz, R. Sanchez-Vazquez
Summary: This study compares the energy and mechanical performance of buildings with different types of infill walls, finding that using bricks containing waste can save equivalent CO2 emissions and energy consumption.
ENERGY AND BUILDINGS
(2021)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
P. Munoz, V Letelier, L. Munoz, D. Zamora
Summary: The search for more sustainable construction materials has led researchers to reconsider ancient earth-based construction materials. Among them, brickworks solutions are being promoted for their advantages in automation techniques. However, challenges such as hygroscopic and mechanical behavior still hinder their widespread use.
JOURNAL OF BUILDING ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Osman Gencel, Olga Kizinievic, Mucahit Sutcu, Ertugrul Erdogmus, Pedro M. Velasco, Dolores Eliche-Quesada, Viktor Kizinievic, Halenur Kurmus
Summary: In this research, the combination of expanded vermiculite (EV) and water treatment sludge (WTS) in fired brick production was studied, resulting in a decrease in thermal conductivity, compressive strength, and bulk density, while increasing apparent porosity and water absorption. Adding 5%-25% EV by weight maintained the physical and mechanical properties within a certain range.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF APPLIED CERAMIC TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Viviana Letelier, Marion Bustamante, Pedro Munoz, Sebastian Rivas, Jose Marcos Ortega
Summary: The use of two or more waste materials to prepare cement-based construction materials is being studied as a way to reduce environmental impact. Research shows that combining crumb rubber with fine recycled concrete aggregates as substitutes for natural sand can maintain good mechanical performance while reducing the negative effects of waste disposal, offering a promising alternative for recycling waste tires and managing concrete aggregate waste.
JOURNAL OF BUILDING ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Osman Gencel, Olga Kizinievic, Ertugrul Erdogmus, Viktor Kizinievic, Mucahit Sutcu, Pedro Munoz
Summary: The treatment of wastewater generates a large amount of water treatment sludge (WTS), but this sludge can be used as a byproduct in the construction industry to replace natural raw materials. Adding concrete waste (CW) to the blend can improve the technological properties of bricks. The study found that the addition of CW increased water absorption and apparent porosity, while decreasing bulk density, compressive strength, and thermal conductivity of the bricks.
ARCHIVES OF CIVIL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Mucahit Sutcu, Osman Gencel, Ertugrul Erdogmus, Olga Kizinievic, Viktor Kizinievic, Arash Karimipour, Pedro Munoz Velasco
Summary: This research aims to develop fired bricks with good physical-mechanical properties by mixing water treatment sludge and municipal solid waste incineration bottom ash. The results showed that increasing the amount of bottom ash could improve the bulk density and reduce the water absorption and porosity of the bricks.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Civil
D. Dominguez, P. Munoz, L. Munoz
Summary: This study compares the ecological impact of three common antiseismic devices: chevron braces, shear walls, and energy dissipators. The results show that the use of energy dissipators provides the best mechanical performance and minimizes ecosystem quality and resource scarcity. Shear walls have the lowest impact on human health but decrease the effectiveness of antiseismic devices due to increased rigidity.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
P. Munoz, C. Gonzalez, R. Recio, O. Gencel
Summary: The building and construction sector plays a key role in sustainability and decarbonization, leading to tightening mandatory requirements for buildings' energy performance. Envelope quality, particularly thermal losses through enclosures, is crucial. However, the specific heat capacity has often been overlooked in discussions. Simulation of building models showed significant energy savings and reduction of thermal discomfort by varying the bricks' specific heat capacities.
CASE STUDIES IN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Milica Vidak Vasic, Heli Jantunen, Nevenka Mijatovic, Mikko Nelo, Pedro Munoz Velasco
Summary: Finding a solution to the problem of coal ash buildup is crucial. The use of coal ash in fired clay bricks has been researched, but there is limited information on its industrial utilization and disagreements among researchers on the improvement of product quality. A database of 20 years of research was created, including key factors such as chemical composition, firing temperature, soaking time, porosity, water absorption, and compressive strength. Random forest regression and artificial neural networks were used to predict the quality parameters of the bricks. The study concluded that using fly ash resulted in the highest compressive strength and class F ash was suitable as a replacement for brick clay.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Nicolas Rojas, Marion Bustamante, Pedro Munoz, Karina Godoy, Viviana Letelier
Summary: Electric arc furnace slag (EAFS) is a suitable by-product for replacing coarse concrete aggregates and reducing the demand for natural resources. This study evaluated the physical, mechanical, and chemical properties of EAFS as a 50% and 100% replacement for coarse aggregates. The results showed that EAFS improved the compressive strength, flexural strength, and modulus of elasticity of concrete, as well as absorption, porosity, and ultrasonic pulse velocity. However, there was a slight effect on thermal conductivity and capillary absorption. Overall, EAFS is considered a viable alternative for coarse aggregate replacement in concrete.
DEVELOPMENTS IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
P. Munoz, V. Letelier, L. Munoz, Osman Gencel, Mucahit Sutcu, Milica Vasic
Summary: In the past few decades, the fired clay brick industry has been seeking alternatives to raw clay deposits in order to reduce environmental impact. However, industrial applicability of these alternatives has been limited due to differences between industrial and laboratory procedures and the use of wastes with added value in other circular economy chains. This study assessed the technological properties and environmental impact of bricks made according to industrial procedures and found that biomass bottom ash (BBA) can be successfully used at an industrial scale. While it does not exceed toxicity limits, the addition of BBA increases CO2 emissions and has negative effects on global warming potential and water consumption.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Bruno Wenzel, Marion Bustamante, Pedro Munoz, Jose Marcos Ortega, Estefania Loyola, Viviana Letelier
Summary: Many countries are using recycled concrete aggregates (RCA) as an alternative to reduce the use of natural resources. However, the quality of the old mortar on the RCA limits its use as a replacement for natural aggregates (NA) in concrete. This study investigates the use of RCA coated with recycled binder paste (RBP) to strengthen weak adhered mortar and improve the properties of the RCA. The results show that the coated RCA performs better in terms of mechanical and physical properties compared to the untreated RCA.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ertugrul Erdogmus, Mucahit Sutcu, Osman Gencel, Syed Minhaj Saleem Kazmi, Muhammad Junaid Munir, Pedro Munoz Velasco, Togay Ozbakkaloglu
Summary: This pioneering study investigates the use of expanded polystyrene (EPS) and waste rubber tyre powder (WRTP) in sintered clay bricks for eco-friendly and cleaner buildings. The findings show that higher doses of EPS and WRTP increased the bricks' thermal efficiency and reduced their weight. The study offers valuable insights into the potential applications of EPS and WRTP in producing clean and sustainable polymer waste bricks to improve brick performance and efficient waste management in the construction industry.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
P. Munoz, D. Dominguez, R. Sanchez-Vazquez, V. Letelier, O. Gencel
Summary: The construction sector is increasingly interested in more environmentally friendly construction materials such as earth-based materials (EBM) or straw bales (SB) for architectural designs. This article aims to evaluate their performance by considering energy consumption, thermal comfort, mechanical response, and environmental impact. The results show that EBMs and SBs significantly reduce environmental impact when compared to conventional materials, while also meeting thermal insulation requirements and achieving energy savings. Additionally, they demonstrate satisfactory mechanical aptitude and resistance to earthquakes.
JOURNAL OF BUILDING ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Qi Jiang, Wei Liu, Shaopeng Wu, Xuanwen Gou
Summary: This study analyzes the erosion mechanisms of NaCl solution on asphalt concrete and finds that NaCl solution softens asphalt and promotes the intrusion of crystalline salt into it. Salt crystallization alters the surface roughness of aggregates, resulting in a decrease in skid resistance but an improvement in compressive strength. Additionally, the concentration of NaCl solution initially has no significant impact on the mechanical performance of asphalt concrete, but its domination gradually increases with the intensification of cyclic effects.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Lili Kan, Lan-qing Dai, Ning Kong, Bin Peng, Fei Wang
Summary: This paper investigates the effect of freezing and thawing cycles on the tensile behavior of cracked ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC). The results show that long-term freezing and thawing action deteriorates the cracking strength, tensile strength, tensile strain, and strain energy of cracked UHPC. On the other hand, the action of water generally favors the development of tensile properties of UHPC. The crack distribution tends to be unsaturated under freezing and thawing environment, and the re-hydration reaction is hindered. The pore structure near the crack varies under different environments.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Xin Xiao, Jingwei Li, Qingke Meng, Xiangshan Hou, Yanhui Liu, Xujiang Wang, Wenlong Wang, Shengtao Lu, Yuzhong Li, Yanpeng Mao, Tong Li
Summary: Preparing gypsum-based self-leveling mortar (GSLM) using beta-hemihydrate gypsum and solid wastes-derived sulfoaluminate cement (WSAC) can improve the mechanical performance of the mortar, but phosphorus impurities can weaken the hydration speed and degree.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Sihang Bao, Junzhen Di, Yanrong Dong, Ziqing Gao, Qing Gu, Yuanfang Zhao, Hongyu Zhai
Summary: Tailings dam break and leakage accidents pose a threat to the safety of people in mining areas and cause severe environmental pollution. This study focuses on solidifying tailing sand using microbial induced calcite precipitation (MICP) to improve strength and fix heavy metals. The curing time of MICP bio-cemented tailings is found to significantly impact the strength of tailings, while its effect on heavy metal fixation is minimal. The optimized MICP curing time is 10 days, resulting in improved strength and cementation of tailings particles.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Ferhat Benmahiddine, Fares Bennai, Achraf Charaka, Ameur El Amine Hamami, Abdelkader Tahakourt, Rafik Belarbi
Summary: This paper studied the effects of hysteresis on the hygrothermal behavior at the building scale. Through laboratory validation and numerical simulations, it was found that hysteresis has a significant impact on the relative humidity and total heat fluxes in buildings, while it does not have a noticeable effect on temperature variations.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
You Gao, Wei He, Xiayang Zhang, De'an Sun, Pei Li
Summary: This study determined the boundary line between the swelling and compression deformation zone in lateritic clay through wetting tests, and proposed a simple bimodal SWRC model. It also found that the existing strength model underestimated the tested values in the medium to high suction range, therefore a segmented strength equation was introduced for enhanced predictions of the strength properties of lateritic clay.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Prabhath Ranjan Kumar Soda, Asheer Mogal, Kalyan Chakravarthy, Nikhil Thota, Nimish Bandaru, Sanjay Kumar Shukla, K. M. Mini
Summary: This study investigates the use of encapsulated bacteria to improve the self-healing ability of concrete. Through various tests, it is found that using 20% cement-coated alginate beads (CCAB) and 5% nanosilica (NS) can achieve optimal strength and healing. This research is significant for enhancing the durability of concrete.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Shizhe Wang, Haiping Wu, Wen Yang, Wei Wang, Zhibo Zhu, Kun Nie, Luoxin Wang, Hua Wang, Jing Wu
Summary: In this study, photothermal-heat storage concrete (PHSC) was developed with excellent photothermal conversion performance and heat storage capacity. By absorbing and storing solar energy during the day and releasing it at night, PHSC can effectively reduce energy consumption in buildings.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Robin Deb, Jialuo He, Geetika Mishra, Yaghoob (Amir) Farnam
Summary: Incorporation techniques of phase change materials in cementitious composites have a significant influence on thermal properties. This study investigated the thermal behavior of low-temperature PCM when subjected to varying temperature change rates and pore confinement inside the porous network of lightweight aggregates. The results showed that ramp rates affect the nucleation and crystallization growth process during the phase transition, and the pore structure of the aggregates affects the supercooling phenomenon and confinement pressure of the PCM.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Eduardo Ferreira, Payam Sotoudeh, Dagmar Svecova
Summary: This study investigates the fatigue behavior of concrete under different stress reversal conditions. The results indicate that stress reversal generally causes more severe damage and reduces the cycles to failure compared to tensile fatigue. Additionally, adding some level of compression contributes to the energy required for failure under stress reversal fatigue. Specimens with higher concentration of fractured aggregates achieve longer fatigue lives.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Mag Raj Gehlot, Sandeep Shrivastava
Summary: This study evaluates the compatibility relationship between plaster bonds and the substrate under an accelerated aging environment, and finds that incorporating an appropriate amount of granite cutting waste can improve the strength parameters and adhesion of the cement mortar.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Min Zhang, Qirui Luo, Mingke Deng, Shixing Zhao
Summary: This study investigated the bond behavior between carbon FRCM composites with added short fibers and concrete substrates. The effects of different factors were considered and 36 specimens were tested and discussed. The experimental results were analyzed in terms of failure mode, load-slip curve, and characteristic parameters, and the contribution of weft yarns was taken into account in the developed bondslip model.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Dengkai Liu, Hongniao Chen, Ray Kai Leung Su
Summary: The susceptibility of building stones to fire and high temperature was investigated in this study by examining their physical and mechanical properties. The results show that both compressive and tensile properties of stones are affected by temperature changes. The tensile strength is particularly sensitive to temperature changes, requiring special attention to the components subjected to tensile stress in stone buildings. Principal component analysis was used to predict the mechanical properties of stones, providing a new method for calculating the residual mechanical properties after high temperature or fire.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Joso Maria Raposo, Eduardo Cavaco, Luis Costa Neves, Eduardo Julio
Summary: This paper investigates the correlation between the friction coefficient and the surface roughness of concrete-to-concrete interfaces. Experimental tests were performed on specimens with different surface treatments, and the surface roughness parameters were analyzed and correlated with the shear strength and friction coefficient. The results showed that certain roughness parameters had a strong positive correlation with the friction coefficient, while others had little or no correlation. A novel combined roughness parameter with optimized correlation was proposed.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Chiara Riccardi, Massimo Losa
Summary: The interest in using bio materials in asphalt pavements is growing due to economic reasons and environmental benefits. This study aimed to review the use of bio extenders as additives in binders, with a focus on replacements greater than 20% of fossil binder. The properties of bio-extended binders were found to vary substantially depending on the biomass source and production process.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2024)
