scholarly journals THE CHARACTERISTICS OF REED LIGHTWEIGHT CLAY BRICKS AFTER DRYING PROCESS

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 111-124
Author(s):  
Ghazwan Abdulsamad Salman Algburi
Keyword(s):  
Bulk Density ◽  
Compression Strength ◽  
Extraction Method ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Drying Shrinkage ◽  
Vacuum Extraction ◽  
Drying Process ◽  
Clay Brick ◽  
Clay Bricks ◽  
Fine Control

The drying procedure is one of the basic stages in the brick making process, particularly when utilizing the extrusion framing technique. This stage decides the quality and amount of the brick samples. One of the characteristic waste vegetable materials is reed, whish is found in huge amounts in Iraq and numerous other nations. Five weight proportions of reed crumbs (5,10,15,20 and 25%) were utilized to produce lightweight clay bricks. Lab samples were shaped with dimensions of (25×38×76mm) using the vacuum extraction method. Brick properties were tested after drying to determine the values of longitudinal drying shrinkage, bulk density, and compression strength. In order to check the property of lightweight clay brick samples, the samples were burned in the furnace at a temperature of 1000°C with a burning rate of 2°C per minute. The significance of this research is to know the optimal proportions of the reed crumbs that prompts exact control of the drying procedure. This fine control brings about samples of lightweight bricks of the required dimensions and without cracks that influence their properties after drying and become more visible after burning. This knowledge will prompt the decrease of waste in raw materials and energy utilized in the manufacturing of a particular amount of lightweight bricks and, along these lines, reduce the expense of production. ABSTRAK: Prosedur pengeringan merupakan salah satu peringkat asas dalam proses membuat bata, terutamanya apabila menggunakan teknik pembingkaian penyemperitan. Peringkat ini memutuskan kualiti dan jumlah sampel bata. Salah satu daripada bahan-bahan sayur-sayuran sisa buatan adalah buluh, ia didapati dalam jumlah besar di Iraq dan banyak negara yang berbeza. Sebanyak 5 buah berat serbuk reed (5,10,15,20 dan 25%) digunakan untuk menghasilkan bata tanah liat yang ringan. Model makmal dibentuk dengan dimensi (25 × 38 × 76mm) dengan menggunakan kaedah pengekstrakan vakum. Ciri-ciri bata telah diuji selepas pengeringan untuk menentukan nilai-nilai kepekatan pengeringan longitudinal, ketumpatan pukal dan kekuatan mampatan. Untuk memeriksa sampel tanah liat ringan tanahpropertyof, model-model tersebut dibakar dalam relau pada suhu 1000 ° C dengan kadar pembakaran 2°C seminit. Kepentingan kajian ini adalah untuk mengetahui perkadaran optimum serbuk reed yang menimbulkan kawalan tepat terhadap prosedur pengeringan. Kawalan halus ini membawa model-model bata yang ringan dari dimensi yang diperlukan dan tanpa retak yang mempengaruhi sifatnya selepas pengeringan dan menjadi lebih terlihat selepas terbakar. Pengetahuan ini akan mendorong penurunan sisa bahan mentah dan tenaga yang digunakan dalam pembuatan sejumlah bata ringan dan di sepanjang garisan ini mengurangkan perbelanjaan pengeluaran.

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%.

Application of Dry Grass for Clay Brick Manufacturing

2017 ◽  
Vol 757 ◽  
pp. 35-39
Author(s):  
Nonthaphong Phonphuak
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Optimal Condition ◽  
Bulk Density ◽  
Firing Temperature ◽  
Apparent Porosity ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Clay Brick ◽  
Clay Bricks

In this paper, effects of incorporation of dry grass on the properties of clay bricks were investigated. Clay bricks fabricated with 0, 2.5, 5 and 7.5 % (w/w) of dry grass were tested. The clay brick specimens were fired at 900, 1000 and 1100 °C to study for bulk density, apparent porosity water absorption and compressive strength of brick samples were investigated. Results revealed that the bulk density of clay bricks were reduced when dry grass dosages increased. Results also shown that the increasing in bulk density were obtained when the firing temperature increased. The compressive strength of clay bricks was decreased when dry grass dosages increased. The addition of 2.5 % (w/w) dry grass fired at 1100 °C showed the optimal condition which indicated 11.6 MPa of compressive strength and 1.78 g/cm3 of bulk density. However, results indicated that a decrease in water absorption and apparent porosity were found when the firing temperature increased. Test results also revealed that the addition of dry grass for clay brick production lead to utilize a potential material as the additive to raw clay-bricks in the manufacturing of lightweight clay bricks.

scholarly journals Thermal conductivity of clay based material incorporating Argan Shell: Experimental characterization

2021 ◽  
Vol 229 ◽  
pp. 01032
Author(s):  
Aicha Idoum ◽  
Lahcen Bammou ◽  
Rachid Tiskatine ◽  
Ahmed Aharoune
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Physical Properties ◽  
Bulk Density ◽  
The Other ◽  
Firing Process ◽  
Experimental Characterization ◽  
Clay Brick ◽  
Clay Bricks ◽  
Materials Used ◽  
The Impact

This research investigated the impact of agricultural biomass additives (Argan shell) on the thermal and physical properties of fired clay bricks for building application. The objective of the study is to characterize the selected materials from molecule up to the final materials used in buildings. The materials used in this study, are soil and Argan shells, locally available materials for brick making. The Argan shells were grinded and then added to the clay mixture. The Clay brick shows a formation of pores during the firing process up to 1050°C. As results, the bulk density of the clay bricks decreased due to the pores formation. On the other hand, the thermal conductivity of the clay bricks was reduced by 53% using 20wt% of the biomass additives.

scholarly journals Evaluation of physical and mechanical properties of fired-clay bricks incorporating both mineral and organic wastes

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maryam Achik ◽  
Hayat Benmoussa ◽  
Abdellah Oulmekki ◽  
M. Ijjaali ◽  
N. EL Moudden ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Organic Waste ◽  
Building Materials ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Technological Properties ◽  
Clay Brick ◽  
Clay Bricks ◽  
New Material ◽  
Materials Used

The clay brick is one of the oldest building materials, and as the use of waste in the bricks can reduce clay consummation and the environmental burden due to the accumulation of waste, the present study was chosen, the addition of mineral and organic waste to the clay brick. The added value of this work, which was carried out within the Institute of Building Materials at VGTU, is that the mixture studied is very special, because the raw materials used are: − Yellow Clay (C) from Fez which is used only in the field of pottery; − Pyrrhotite Ash (PA) which is a mineral waste produced during the manufacture of sulphuric acid from the roasting of pyrrhotite ore. This waste is stored in the open air since 1982 and until now it doesn't have any specific use; − Cedar Sawdust (S) is an organic waste regenerate by the artisanal sector from Fez. The bricks’ technological properties depended on the amount of ashes used. So, adding 5% S to the mixture (20% PA – 80% C) gives rise to a new material that is light, porous with a natural brick red colour. Most importantly, this material exhibits mechanical strength according to the standards of a terracotta brick.

Selected Parameters of Mortars Containing Fine-Grain Modification of Glass and Clay Brick

2015 ◽  
Vol 1100 ◽  
pp. 81-86
Author(s):  
Martina Draganovska ◽  
Alena Sicakova
Keyword(s):  
Building Materials ◽  
Fine Particles ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Sustainable Construction ◽  
Fine Aggregate ◽  
Clay Brick ◽  
Clay Bricks ◽  
Fine Grain ◽  
Fresh State

Today’s world trend in construction and development of building materials is focused to research and development of material systems with properties resulting from dimensions of the components in the micro and nanoscale. Improved mechanical and physical properties, better durability as well as environmental and economic benefits are expected. Such of improved materials represent significant benefit for sustainable construction. In current world, construction and demolitions waste (C&DW) represents useful source of secondary raw materials for production of new building materials. This paper is engaged to assessment of impact the fine particles obtained by grinding of C&DW to technological and physico-mechanical parameters of mortar. Two types of different C&DW which vary in strength and microstructure were used for the experiment: glass and clay bricks. For the assessment of the properties of mortars with application of those ultrafine materials as filler, recipes with 20 and 60% replacement of natural fine aggregate were prepared and tested. Water demand for specified consistency was tested in the fresh state of mortars, while flexural, compressive and adhesive strength was tested after 2, 7, and 28 days of setting and hardening. Given results show positive or negligibly impaired impact of fine grain modification of glass and clay brick on tested parameters.

scholarly journals Eco-friendly use of eggshell powder as a bio-filler and flux material to enhance technological properties of fired clay bricks

10.30544/628 ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Blasius Ngayakamo ◽  
Assia Mahamat Aboubakar ◽  
Charles Gbetoglo Komadja ◽  
Abdulhakeem Bello ◽  
Azikiwe Peter Onwualu
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Bulk Density ◽  
Clay Soil ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Technological Properties ◽  
Casting Method ◽  
Alternative Source ◽  
Clay Bricks ◽  
Eggshell Waste

In this work, an experimental investigation on the use of eggshell powder from waste eggshells as an alternative source of bio-filler and flux to enhance the technological properties of fired clay bricks were carried out. Four different batch compositions were formed with eggshell powder as a bio-filler and flux replacing clay-soil up to 15 wt.%. The clay bricks were prepared by the casting method and were fired at 800, 900, and 1000 °C at the heating rate of 8 °C/min for 120 minutes. The raw materials and produced fired clay bricks were characterized by SEM/EDS, XRF, and XRD, respectively. Besides, technological properties of fired clay bricks (eg. water absorption, apparent porosity, bulk density, and compressive strength) were also determined. The results showed that adding 15 wt.% of eggshell powder as a bio-filler and flux yielded a compressive strength of 4.8 MPa, the bulk density of 2.1 g/cm3, and a lower water absorption value of 11.1% at the firing temperature of 1000 °C. Consequently, the use of eggshell as a bio-filler and flux to enhance the technological properties of fired clay bricks is promising and can be considered as an effective alternative method to reduce environmental concerns caused by inappropriate discarding and landfill construction to dispose of eggshell waste.

Effect of Rice Husk and Rice Husk Ash on Properties of Lightweight Clay Bricks

2015 ◽  
Vol 659 ◽  
pp. 74-79 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sutas Janbuala ◽  
Thanakorn Wasanapiarnpong
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Organic Matter ◽  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Bulk Density ◽  
Rice Husk ◽  
Rice Husk Ash ◽  
Clay Brick ◽  
Clay Bricks ◽  
The Difference

The objective of this study is to investigate the effect of rice husk and rice husk ash which have the difference chemical composition and organic matter on porosity and properties of lightweight clay brick . Comparative adding between rice husk and rice husk ash were varied by 10, 20, 30, 40 % by weight. The results showed that more adding of rice husk and rice husk ash increase pore in microstructure and water absorption, while decrease bulk density. Porosity and water absorption are maximized when the rice husk are added at 40 %. The clay brick with 10, 20 and 30 % of rice husk or rice husk ash addition showed the required density and compressive strength followed the industrial standard of lightweight brick. The addition with 10 % of rice husk showed the best properties as 1.20 g/cm3 of bulk density and 4.6 MPa of compressive strength with 36.57 % of porosity. Whereas, the 10 % addition of rice husk ash showed 1.18 g/cm3 of bulk density and 5.97 MPa with 37.27 % of porosity.

scholarly journals Olive Stone Ash as Secondary Raw Material for Fired Clay Bricks

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Eliche-Quesada ◽  
M. A. Felipe-Sesé ◽  
A. Infantes-Molina
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Bulk Density ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Linear Shrinkage ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Engineering Properties ◽  
Clay Bricks ◽  
Olive Stone ◽  
Secondary Raw Material

This work evaluates the effect of incorporation of olive stone ash, as secondary raw material, on the properties of fired clay bricks. To this end, three compositions containing 10, 20, and 30 wt% olive stone ash in a mixture of clays (30 wt% red, 30 wt% yellow, and 40 wt% black clay) from Spain were prepared. The raw materials, clay and olive stone ash, were characterized by means of XRD, XRF, SEM-EDS, and TG-TDA analysis. The engineering properties of the press molded specimens fired at 900°C (4 h) such as linear shrinkage, bulk density, apparent porosity, water absorption, and compressive strength were evaluated. The results indicated that the incorporation of 10 wt% of olive stone ash produced bricks with suitable technological properties, with values of compressive strength of 41.9 MPa but with a reduced bulk density, by almost 4%. By contrast, the incorporation of 20 wt% and 30 wt% sharply increased the water absorption as a consequence of the large amount of open porosity and low mechanical strength presented by these formulations, which do not meet the standards for their use as face bricks. The bricks do not present environmental problems according to the leaching test.

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.

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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