Recycled Clay Roofing Tiles as Replacement of Natural Aggregates in the Production of Eco-Friendly Self-Compacting Concrete

Authors

  • Lekshmy Raghavan P., Nalanth N.

Abstract

Limiting natural resources usage and maintain appropriate disposal of manufacturing wastes are by far the most realistic possible approaches for sustainability productivity and a healthier ecology. It is important to hinder the development and deposition of wasted resources which create serious effects on the environment. The incorporation of clay roof tiles in self-compacting concrete is an attempt towards ecologically sound construction materials production to reuse wastes and modern growth. The analysis aims to recognize the significance of clay roof tiles for workability improvement as well as the endurance of self-compacting concrete. Depending on such concepts, discarded Clay Roofing Tiles (CRT) recyclables that is cheap, plentiful and economically viable is suggested as a substitution for coarse aggregates in the formulation of the Self-Compacting Concrete (SCC) matrix. Such a research explores the longevity performances, mechanical characteristics and reliability as coarse aggregates of a mix proportions consisting of recycled clay roofing tiles wastes. The findings of the experiment show that the use of clay roofing tiles wastes as aggregate greatly enhanced the specimen's compressive strength and increased tolerance to negative atmospheric factors. The constructive bonding within recycled clay roofing tiles and cement content facilitated a greater degree of crystallization creation and reduced pore volume and fracture as a result. Also it showed that roofing tiles mixed cements showed improved efficiency and resource saving traits that are almost all functionally and ecologically beneficial and can result in reduced building expenses and enhanced sustainable development.

Published

2020-02-29

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