Integrating ceramic wastes into concrete: Sustainable disposal and resource optimization strategies

• Autorzy: Muthaiyan Uma Maguesvari , Lankapalli Chandrakanthamma , Thangavel Bragadeeswaran , Arumugam Karthick

Identyfikatory

DOI

10.37190/epe250205

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

The incorporation of ceramic solid waste into concrete has been studied as a sustainable strategy for waste reduction and resource efficiency. With ceramic waste contributing significantly to global landfill volumes, our study aims to evaluate its potential as a partial replacement for fine aggregate in concrete mixtures. The study demonstrates that incorporating up to 20% ceramic waste leads to a 14% reduction in workability but notably enhances compressive strength by 17% and improves durability by 11%. These results highlight a promising approach for reducing the environmental impact of ceramic waste, addressing a critical issue in solid waste management. By diverting ceramic waste from landfills, this method not only alleviates disposal challenges but also contributes to resource conservation. The findings underscore the dual benefits of this technique: optimizing the use of available resources and reducing landfill waste. This research presents a viable solution for leveraging ceramic waste in concrete production, thereby promoting both environmental sustainability and improved material performance.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

ceramic materials; concrete aggregates; conservation; land fill; solid wastes; sustainable development

PL

materiały ceramiczne; kruszywa betonowe; ochrona środowiska; odpady stałe; zrównoważony rozwój

• Wydawca: Oficyna Wydawnicza Politechniki Wrocławskiej
• Czasopismo: Environment Protection Engineering
• Rocznik: 2025
• Tom: Vol. 51, nr 2
• Strony: 53--72
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 30 poz., rys., tab.

Twórcy

autor

Muthaiyan Uma Maguesvari

• Department of Civil Engineering, Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Chennai Tamilnadu, India

• https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6883-1060

autor

Lankapalli Chandrakanthamma

• Department of Civil Engineering, Easwari Engineering College, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9024-3596

autor

Thangavel Bragadeeswaran

• Department of Civil Engineering, Nandha Engineering College, Erode, Tamilnadu, India.

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4902-6207

autor

Arumugam Karthick

• Department of Civil Engineering, Kongunadu College of Engineering and Technology, Trichy, Tamilnadu, India.

• https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1645-4819

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