scholarly journals Effect of Crushed Glass Cullet Sizes on Physical and Mechanical Properties of Red Clay Bricks

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patricia Ponce Peña ◽  
María Azucena González Lozano ◽  
Alicia Rodríguez Pulido ◽  
René Homero Lara Castro ◽  
Zoe V. Quiñones Jurado ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Glass Particle ◽  
Glass Cullet ◽  
Red Clay ◽  
Clay Bricks ◽  
Total Shrinkage

This study reports the effect of clear waste glass from bottles added on 20 to 30 wt.% and variable particle size (<500, <300, and <212 μm), into clay mixtures for the handmade brick manufacturing process. The bricks were manufactured with mixtures of clay, crushed glass, and water in different proportions, homogenized, casted in wooden molds, air-dried at room temperature for 72 h, and sintered at 1000°C for 12 h. Total shrinkage, water absorption, compressive strength, microstructure, and phase composition are discussed with respect to glass content and its particle size. The results indicate that increasing the content of glass and decreasing its particle size enhanced significantly the brick properties of water absorption and compressive strength by up to 18.5% and 6.8 MPa, for bricks with 30 wt% and particle size lower than 212 μm. It is proposed that decreasing the glass particle size its surface area increases allowing easier melting of glass by lower energy consumption, reducing porosity and enhancing brick properties.

Comparison of Dolomite Clay and Cullet Addition on Physical and Mechanical Properties of Clay Bricks

2018 ◽  
Vol 766 ◽  
pp. 241-245
Author(s):  
Rattaphon Kantajan ◽  
Soravich Mulinta
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Component Ratio ◽  
Clay Brick ◽  
Red Clay ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Clay Bricks

The purpose of this study was to study and characterize the properties of physical – mechanical for clay bricks. The raw materials used in the study are from local sources. They are Sri Khum red clay, dolomite and cullet. The component ratio of clay brick as an addition Sri Khum red clay 50–90 %, foaming agent (dolomite and cullet) 10–50%. The characterization of raw material was analyzed by particle analyzer, X-ray fluorescence (XRF) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The shrinkage, water absorption and compressive strength of clay brick were tested. The results showed that the properties of clay bricks after firing at temperature at 900°C were studied. The Sri Khum red clay 80% and cullet 20% had a shrinkage of 6.95%, water absorption of 20.4% and compressive strength of 182 kg/cm2. The physical – mechanical of clay brick achieved the requirements of Thai industrial standard (TIS 77-2545).

Influence of Grog and Cement on Physical and Mechanical Properties of Unfired Clay Bricks

2014 ◽  
Vol 608 ◽  
pp. 41-46
Author(s):  
Soravich Mulinta
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Bulk Density ◽  
Cement Content ◽  
Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Volume Shrinkage ◽  
Clay Brick ◽  
Red Clay ◽  
Moisture Expansion ◽  
Clay Bricks

The objective of this study is to investigate the effect of red clay, grog and cement content (5,10,15,20%) on unfired clay brick’s properties. The comparative properties of construction bricks produced by the community fulfilled the requirements of Thai industrial standard (TIS 77-2545) for brick processing in Small and Micro Community Enterprise of Clay Brick Making Group in Son Bun Reung village. The physical and mechanical properties were tested consisting of the volume shrinkage, bulk density, appearance porosity, moisture expansion, slaking, compressive and fractural strength. The result showed that physical-mechanical properties were improved by the addition of cement. The unfired clay brick consisting of 100% grog and 20% cement had 4.5% shrinkage value. The bulk density and appearance porosity were 1.77 g/cm2 and 3.5%, respectively. The fractural strength of unfired clay bricks was 41.2 kg/cm2. The compressive strength of unfired clay bricks was 282.4 kg/cm2. The clay bricks were not slaking.

scholarly journals Study on High Energy Propellant Waste in the Processing of Fired Clay Bricks

2020 ◽  
Vol 70 (6) ◽  
pp. 596-602
Author(s):  
P.K. Mehta ◽  
A. Kumaraswamy ◽  
V. K. Saraswat ◽  
Praveen Kumar B.
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Pore Formation ◽  
High Energy ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Clay Bricks ◽  
Baking Process ◽  
Fired Bricks ◽  
Xrd Studies

Utilisation of propellant waste in fabrication of bricks is not only used as efficient waste disposal method but also to get better functional properties. In the present study, high energy propellant (HEP) waste additive mixed with soil and fly ash in different proportions during manufacturing of bricks has been investigated experimentally. X-ray diffraction (XRD) studies were carried out to confirm the brick formation and the effect of HEP waste. Ceramic bricks were fabricated with HEP waste additive in proper proportions i.e. 0.5 wt %, 1.0 wt %, 1.5 wt %, 2.0 wt %, 2.5 wt %, 3 wt %, 3.5 wt %, and 4 wt % and then evaluated for water absorption capability and compressive strength. Compressive strength of 6.7 N/mm2, and Water absorption of 22 % have been observed from modified fired bricks impregnated with HEM waste additive. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) studies were carried out to analyze the effect of HEP waste additive on pore formation and distribution in the bricks. Further, the heat resulting from decomposition of propellants can cause a decrease in the energy required of baking process. The process of manufacturing of bricks with HEP waste additive is first of its kind till date.

Mechanical Properties and Thermal Conductivity of Lightweight Clay Bricks Fabricated with a Powdered Marble Dust Additive

2018 ◽  
Vol 777 ◽  
pp. 465-470
Author(s):  
Sutas Janbuala ◽  
Mana Eambua ◽  
Arpapan Satayavibul ◽  
Watcharakhon Nethan
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Bulk Density ◽  
Firing Temperature ◽  
Apparent Porosity ◽  
Clay Brick ◽  
Clay Bricks ◽  
Marble Dust

The objective of this study was to recycle powdered marble dust to improve mechanical properties and thermal conductivity of lightweight clay bricks. Varying amounts of powdered marble dust (10, 20, 30, and 40 vol.%) were added to a lightweight clay brick at the firing temperatures of 900, 1000, and 1100 °C. When higher quantities of powdered marble dust were added, the values of porosity and water absorption increased while those of thermal conductivity and bulk density decreased. The decrease in apparent porosity and water absorption were also affected by the increase in firing temperature. The most desirable properties of the clay bricks were obtained for the powdered marble dust content of 40 vol.% and firing temperature 900 °C: bulk density of 1.20 g/cm3, compressive strength 9.2 MPa, thermal conductivity 0.32 W/m.K, and water absorption 22.5%.

Investigation of Physical, Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Building Wall Materials

2017 ◽  
Vol 751 ◽  
pp. 521-526 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiraphorn Mahawan ◽  
Somchai Maneewan ◽  
Tanapon Patanin ◽  
Atthakorn Thongtha
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Thermal Properties ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Calcium Silicate Hydrate ◽  
Lightweight Concrete ◽  
Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Mechanical And Thermal Properties ◽  
Thermal Insulating ◽  
Building Wall ◽  
Wall Materials

This research concentrates to the effect of changing sand proportion on the physical, mechanical and thermal properties of building wall materials (Cellular lightweight concrete). The density, water absorption and compressive strength of the 7.0 cm x 7.0 cm x 7.0 cm concrete sample were studied. It was found that there are an increase of density and a reduction of water absorption with an increase of sand content. The higher compressive strength can be confirmed by higher density and lower water absorption. The physical and mechanical properties of lightweight concrete conditions conformed to the Thai Industrial Standard 2601-2013. The phases of CaCO3 and calcium silicate hydrate (C-S-H) in the material indicate an important factor in thermal insulating performance.

scholarly journals THE DEPENDENCE OF THE PHYSICAL MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF EXPANDED-CLAY LIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE ON THE COMPOSITION

2010 ◽  
Vol 2 (6) ◽  
pp. 50-55
Author(s):  
Marija Vaičienė ◽  
Jurgita Malaiškienė
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Lightweight Concrete ◽  
Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Concrete Mixture ◽  
Active Filler ◽  
Binder Material ◽  
Substitute Materials

Binder material is the most expensive raw component of concrete; thus, scientists are looking for cheaper substitute materials. This paper shows that when manufacturing, a part of the binder material of expanded-clay lightweight concrete can be replaced with active filler. The conducted studies show that technogenic – catalyst waste could act as similar filler. The study also includes the dependence of the physical and mechanical properties of expanded-clay lightweight concrete on the concrete mixture and the chemical composition of the samples obtained. Different formation and composition mixtures of expanded-clay lightweight concrete were chosen to determine the properties of physical-mechanical properties such as density, water absorption and compressive strength.

Processing and Properties of Soil-Cement Blocks Incorporated with Natural Grit

2014 ◽  
Vol 798-799 ◽  
pp. 343-346
Author(s):  
Jonas Alexandre ◽  
Caio Lobato de Assis Paula e Silva ◽  
Afonso Rangel Garcez de Azevedo ◽  
Gustavo de Castro Xavier ◽  
Veronica Scarpini Candido ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Rio De Janeiro ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Red Clay ◽  
Espírito Santo ◽  
Soil Cement ◽  
Ceramic Blocks ◽  
Espirito Santo ◽  
Properties Of Soil

Soil-cement blocks are worldwide used in civil construction competing with ceramic blocks like the red clay ceramic bricks. In the southeast of Brazil, particularly in the states of Espirito Santo and Rio de Janeiro, clay ceramic blocks predominate owing to lower processing costs. The incorporation of inexpensive raw materials into soil-cement blocks could improve their margin of competition. Therefore the present work investigated the processing and properties of soil-cement blocks incorporated with a relatively high amount, 81 wt%, of natural grit in substitution for the conventionally used gravel and sand. The grit had a convenient particle size. The results of compression and water absorption tests indicated that the grit incorporated soil-cement blocks attend the norms for civil construction.

Influence of Portland Cement on Physical, Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Cellular Lightweight Concrete

2017 ◽  
Vol 751 ◽  
pp. 532-537
Author(s):  
Atthakorn Thongtha ◽  
Surirat Ketchaona ◽  
Jutarud Wattana ◽  
Tanapon Patanin
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Thermal Properties ◽  
Portland Cement ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Lightweight Concrete ◽  
Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Second Step ◽  
Mechanical And Thermal Properties ◽  
Building Wall ◽  
Wall Materials

The research in this paper aims to study the physical, mechanical and thermal properties of building wall materials (Cellular lightweight concrete) with various proportions of Portland cement. The research in this paper is separated into two parts, in the first part, the density, water absorption and compressive strength of 7.0 cm x 7.0 cm x 7.0 cm concrete sample was investigated. This study found that the optimal proportion of Portland cement was 15% by weight (this condition showed the highest compressive strength of 3.62 MPa). The physical and mechanical properties of lightweight concrete conformed to the Thai Industrial Standard 2601-2013. In the second step, the thermal properties of the improved lightweight concrete, brick and commercial concrete were compared. It was found that the samples with increasing 15% by weight of Portland cement showed the lowest heat flux that affected to a lower tested room temperature as well.

scholarly journals Effect of fly ash on physical and mechanical properties of mortar

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (6) ◽  
pp. 35
Author(s):  
Vu-An Tran
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Fly Ash ◽  
Flexural Strength ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Thermal Power ◽  
Setting Time ◽  
Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Flow Density ◽  
Control Specimen

This research investigates the physical and mechanical properties of mortar incorporating fly ash (FA), which is by-product of Duyen Hai thermal power plant. Six mixtures of mortar are produced with FA at level of 0%, 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, and 50% (by volume) as cement replacement and at water-to-binder (W/B) of 0.5. The flow, density, compressive strength, flexural strength, and water absorption tests are made under relevant standard in this study. The results have shown that the higher FA content increases the flow of mortar but significantly decreases the density of mixtures. The water absorption and setting time increases as the samples incorporating FA. Compressive strength of specimen with 10% FA is approximately equal to control specimen at the 91-day age. The flexural strength of specimen ranges from 7.97 MPa to 8.94 MPa at the 91-day age with the best result for samples containing 10% and 20% FA.

scholarly journals Assessing the Correlation between Brick Properties and Firing Hours of Locally Produced Clay-burnt Bricks in Taraba State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 58-62
Author(s):  
E. J Bassah ◽  
W. K. Joshua
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Clay Bricks ◽  
Unit Value ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean

The use of burnt-clay bricks is increasing in rural areas because of its availability and low cost. However, the burning of bricks locally at unknown temperatures will likely result in the production of bricks that are unfit for construction purposes. The study assesses the minimum number of days bricks require to attain the minimum stipulated standards for compressive strength and water absorption. The results obtained were compared to the NIS 87: 2000 standards to assess their conformity. From the study results, the mean compressive strength of bricks (1.576 N/mm², 2.306 N/mm², 3.634 N/mm²) at 48, 72 and 96 hours of firing fails to attain the target value of 5N/mm² as stipulated by the NIS building code. However, the mean compressive strength after 120 hours (5.386 N/mm²) attains the stipulated unit value. The water absorption rate displayed similar findings with mean values of 37.12%, 34.2%, 28.88% failing to conform with the stipulated 20% standards. However, the mean of water absorption after 120 hours (21.02%) has no significant difference and hence conforms to the stipulated value. This therefore means that bricks should be burnt far beyond the 120 hours in order to safely conform to 5N/mm² and 20% compressive strength and water absorption respectively.

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