scholarly journals Effect of Waste Clay Brick Powder on Physical and Mechanical Properties of Cement Paste

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 370-380
Author(s):  
David Sinkhonde ◽  
Richard Ocharo Onchiri ◽  
Walter Odhiambo Oyawa ◽  
John Nyiro Mwero
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Cement Paste ◽  
Setting Time ◽  
Partial Replacement ◽  
Clay Brick ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Cement Replacement ◽  
Clay Bricks ◽  
Brick Powder ◽  
Scanning Electron

Background: Investigations on the use of waste clay brick powder in concrete have been extensively conducted, but the analysis of waste clay brick powder effects on cement paste is limited. Materials and Methods: This paper discusses the effects of waste clay brick powder on cement paste. Fragmented clay bricks were grounded in the laboratory using a ball mill and incorporated into cementitious mixes as partial replacement of Ordinary Portland Cement. Workability, consistency, setting time, density and compressive strength properties of paste mixes were investigated to better understand the impact of waste clay brick powder on the cementitious paste. Four cement replacement levels of 2.5%, 5%, 7.5% and 10% were evaluated in comparison with the control paste. The chemical and mineral compositions were evaluated using X-Ray Fluorescence and X-Ray Diffractometer, respectively. The morphology of cement and waste clay brick powder was examined using a scanning electron microscope. Results: The investigation of workability exhibited a reduction of slump attributed to the significant addition of waste clay brick powder into the cementitious mixes, and it was concluded that waste clay brick powder did not significantly influence the density of the mixes. In comparison with the control paste, increased values of consistency and setting time of cement paste containing waste clay brick powder confirmed the information available in the literature. Conclusion: Although waste clay brick powder decreased the compressive strength of cement paste, 5% partial cement replacement with waste clay brick powder was established as an optimum percentage for specimens containing waste clay brick powder following curing periods of 7 and 28 days. Findings of chemical composition, mineral composition and scanning electron microscopy of waste clay brick powder demonstrated that when finely ground, fragmented clay bricks can be used in concrete as a pozzolanic material.

scholarly journals Reuse of Clay Brick Waste in Mortar and Concrete

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Lihua Zhu ◽  
Zengmei Zhu
Keyword(s):  
Solid Waste ◽  
Coarse Aggregate ◽  
Ecological Environment ◽  
Clay Brick ◽  
Aggregate Concrete ◽  
Strength Concrete ◽  
Cement Replacement ◽  
Clay Bricks ◽  
Brick Powder ◽  
Disposal Problem

The application of recycled clay brick can not only solve the disposal problem of demolished solid waste but also reduce ecological environment damage caused by the excessive development of resources. Clay brick powder (CBP) exhibits pozzolanic activity and can be used as cement replacement. Recycled clay brick aggregate (RBA) can be used to substitute natural coarse aggregate. Recycled clay brick aggregate concrete (RBAC) can attain suitable strength and be used in the production of medium- and low-strength concrete. Clay brick waste as potential partial cement and aggregate replacement material is reviewed herein. Performances in terms of mechanical and durability-related properties of mortar and concrete are discussed. Understanding the properties of clay bricks is crucial to further research and applications.

scholarly journals Effects of a Natural Mordenite as Pozzolan Material in the Evolution of Mortar Settings

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (18) ◽  
pp. 5343
Author(s):  
Jorge L. Costafreda ◽  
Domingo A. Martín ◽  
Leticia Presa ◽  
José Luis Parra
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Portland Cement ◽  
Mechanical Strength ◽  
Setting Time ◽  
Volcanic Glass ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Partial Replacement ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Initial Setting Time ◽  
Pozzolanic Cement

This paper shows the results of a study focused on the evolution and properties of mortars made with a mixture of portland cement (PC) and natural mordenite (Mor). To begin, samples of mordenite, cement and sand were studied with X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray fluorescence (XRF) and granulometric analysis (GA). Next, mortars with a ratio of 75% PC and 25% mordenite were prepared to determine their initial and final setting times, consistency and density. Continuing, the density, weight and compressive strength of the specimens were determined at 2, 7, 28, 90 and 365 days. Finally, the specimens were studied using SEM, XRD and XRF. The results of the study of the mordenite sample showed a complex constitution where the major mineral component is mordenite, and to a lesser degree smectite (montmorillonite), halloysite, illite, mica, quartz, plagioclase and feldspar, in addition to altered volcanic glass. Tests with fresh cement/mordenite mortar (CMM) showed an initial setting time of 320 min and a final setting time of 420 min, much longer than the 212–310 min of portland cement mortar (PCM). It was established that the consistency of the cement/mordenite mortar (CMM) was greater than that of the PCM. The results of the density study showed that the CMM has a lower density than the PCM. On the other hand, the density of cement/mordenite specimens (CMS) was lower than that of portland cement specimens (PCS). The CMS compressive strength studies showed a significant increase from 18.2 MPa, at 2 days, to 72 MPa, at 365 days, with better strength than PCS at 28 and 365 days, respectively. XRD, XRF and SEM studies conducted on CMS showed a good development of primary and secondary tobermorite, the latter formed at the expense of portlandite; also, ettringite developed normally. This work proves that the partial replacement of PC by mordenite does not have a negative effect on the increase in the mechanical strength of CMS. It indicates that the presence of mordenite inhibits the spontaneous hydration of C3A and controls the anomalous formation of ettringite (Ett). All this, together with the mechanical strength reported, indicates that mordenite has a deep and positive influence on the evolution of the mortar setting and is an efficient pozzolan, meaning it can be used in the manufacture of mortars and highly resistant pozzolanic cement, with low hydration heat, low density, stability in extremely aggressive places and a low impact on the environment.

scholarly journals Effect of Copolymer Latexes on Physicomechanical Properties of Mortar Containing High Volume Fly Ash as a Replacement Material of Cement

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
El-Sayed Negim ◽  
Latipa Kozhamzharova ◽  
Yeligbayeva Gulzhakhan ◽  
Jamal Khatib ◽  
Lyazzat Bekbayeva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Fly Ash ◽  
Setting Time ◽  
High Volume ◽  
Physicomechanical Properties ◽  
Partial Replacement ◽  
Setting Times ◽  
High Volume Fly Ash ◽  
Scanning Electron

This paper investigates the physicomechanical properties of mortar containing high volume of fly ash (FA) as partial replacement of cement in presence of copolymer latexes. Portland cement (PC) was partially replaced with 0, 10, 20, 30 50, and 60% FA. Copolymer latexes were used based on 2-hydroxyethyl acrylate (2-HEA) and 2-hydroxymethylacrylate (2-HEMA). Testing included workability, setting time, absorption, chemically combined water content, compressive strength, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The addition of FA to mortar as replacement of PC affected the physicomechanical properties of mortar. As the content of FA in the concrete increased, the setting times (initial and final) were elongated. The results obtained at 28 days of curing indicate that the maximum properties of mortar occur at around 30% FA. Beyond 30% FA the properties of mortar reduce and at 60% FA the properties of mortar are lower than those of the reference mortar without FA. However, the addition of polymer latexes into mortar containing FA improved most of the physicomechanical properties of mortar at all curing times. Compressive strength, combined water, and workability of mortar containing FA premixed with latexes are higher than those of mortar containing FA without latexes.

Influence of Rice Husk Ash on the Engineering Properties of Fired-Clay Brick

2013 ◽  
Vol 795 ◽  
pp. 14-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y.C. Khoo ◽  
I. Johari ◽  
Zainal Arifin Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Rice Husk ◽  
Rice Husk Ash ◽  
Engineering Properties ◽  
Clay Brick ◽  
Minimum Requirement ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Clay Bricks ◽  
Sand Temperature

The aim of this study is to determine the influence of rice husk ash (RHA) on the engineering properties of fired-clay brick with the present of 10% sand. Temperature 1200°C is selected as the optimum temperature based on the preliminaries study. X-ray Diffraction (XRD) and X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF), were carried out to determine the characteristic of raw materials used. Mechanical properties of rice husk ash-clay bricks are determined in terms of compressive strength, porosity and water absorption. The results shows that increase in RHA replacement percentage reduce the compressive strength and linear shrinkage of fired-clay bricks while the porosity and water absorption value increase. From the investigation, we can conclude that the optimum mixing ratio for fired-clay brick containing RHA is 15% because it complied with the minimum requirement for building material in term of strength and water absorption.

scholarly journals Strength and Workability Assessment of Concrete Produced by Partial Replacement of Cement with Waste Clay Bricks

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 352-360
Author(s):  
Ebuka Nwankwo ◽  
A. T. John
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Niger Delta ◽  
Partial Replacement ◽  
Clay Brick ◽  
Supplementary Cementitious Material ◽  
Clay Bricks ◽  
Niger Delta Region ◽  
Compressive Strength Of Concrete ◽  
Pozzolanic Properties

The use of waste clay bricks—which are abundant in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria – as supplementary cementitious material, would enable the construction industry utilize thousands of tons of brick blocks that would have ended up as waste or landfill materials. This paper establishes the pozzolanic properties of these waste clay bricks in terms of strength and workability. Waste clay brick powders are introduced as partial replacement for cement in this research. All tests were done in accordance with relevant British Standards. It was observed that waste clay brick, as an admixture, increases the workability and consistency of fresh concrete. Also, an 11 percent increase in compressive strength was observed with a 10 percent partial replacement of cement with waste clay brick powders. An equation is developed to capture the marginal increase in compressive strength of concrete produced with waste clay bricks, even after 28 days, for a 10% partial replacement of cement.

THE USE OF QUARRY DUST FOR PARTIAL REPLACEMENT OF CEMENT IN CEMENT-SAND MORTAR

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 432-437
Author(s):  
Muhammad Magana Aliyu ◽  
Muhammad Musa Nuruddeen ◽  
Yahaya Atika Nura
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Cement Paste ◽  
Dust Content ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Partial Replacement ◽  
Fine Aggregate ◽  
Cement Replacement ◽  
Setting Times ◽  
Quarry Dust

This research was carried out to investigate the effect of partially replacing cement with quarry dust in cement-sand mortar. Tests including setting times, water absorption, compressive strength and density test were carried out on mortar with cement partially replaced with 0%, 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, 25% and 30% quarry dust and presented. Experimental results show that replacement of quarry dust as partial replacement of cement in cement-sand mortar decrease the initial and final setting times of cement paste and increase the water absorption of the mortar. The partial replacement shows an improvement of compressive strength at 5% quarry dust content after which there is a decrease with increase in quarry dust content at all the ages. The increase in compressive strength at 5% indicates possible pozzalanic activity at that level. Thus quarry dust can be utilized as cement replacement material at 5% dust content. Above this it can be utilized as fine aggregate replacement for use in low-strength mortar applications

scholarly journals NOVEL MORTAR CONTAINING WASTE GLASS AND CLAY BRICK POWDER FOR SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Oluwarotimi Olofinnade ◽  
Cynthia Chigere ◽  
David Nduka ◽  
Opeyemi Joshua ◽  
Babatunde Ogunbayo
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Portland Cement ◽  
Glass Powder ◽  
Morphological Characterization ◽  
Silica Content ◽  
Waste Glass ◽  
Sustainable Construction ◽  
Partial Replacement ◽  
Clay Brick ◽  
Brick Powder

Due to the increasing need for sustainability, the need for a cleaner environment and resources conservation has now become very important. This study investigates the possible utilization of waste glass powder combined with pulverized fired clay brick wastes as a partial replacement for Portland cement in the production of mortar. The fired clay bricks and glasses were sourced as waste materials and then crushed into powder form. It is then combined and used to partially substitute Portland cement in the mortar at replacement levels of 0, 5, 10, 20, 25, 30, 40 and 50% using a mix ratio of 1:2.75 at 0.5 water-binder ratios. Physical, chemical and morphological characterization was carried out on the pulverized materials. Further, the compressive strength test was carried out on casted 100 mm cube samples after curing by immersion in water. Obtained results revealed the pozzolanic reactivity potential of the blended waste glass and fired clay brick powder due to their amorphousness and high silica content, while also exhibiting similar oxides compositions. Moreover, the obtained compressive strength results of the blended mortar depict improved strength especially at an optimum value of 15% cement substitute with the blended fired clay brick and glass powder compare to the control. It is therefore suggested that blended mix of waste glass and fired clay brick powder with cement can be used in mortar component instead of open disposal in a landfill.

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).

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