A Review on the Properties of Bricks Prepared with Recycled Waste Materials - Postearthquake Waste Consideration
A huge number of buildings collapsed during the earthquake in Wenchuan. Recently, solid waste management of these post-earthquake wastes has becomes a major management concerns in Sichuan. As yet, no specific plan has been formulated for managing those components of the disaster. In addition to this, immediate efforts are needed to rebuild the collapsed houses within the city. Therefore, this paper aims to overview of some of the research published regarding the use of recycled waste or by-products in concrete blocks or bricks production. The mechanical properties such as compressive strength, tensile strength, water absorption and shrinkage are presented. Studies show that bricks and blocks can be made with recycled waste or by-products.