Journal of Northeastern University ›› 2011, Vol. 32 ›› Issue (3): 419-422.DOI: -

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Utilizing ceramic waste as a construction material

Li, Li-Xia (1); Wang, Ya-Qin (1); Han, Yue-Xin (1); Bao, Shi-Lei (1)   

  1. (1) School of Resources and Civil Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, China
  • Received:2013-06-19 Revised:2013-06-19 Published:2013-04-04
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Abstract: Research was conducted on increasing the use efficiency of ceramic waste as a construction material by utilizing the total ingredients of the ceramic waste. Flexural and compressive strength was determined for various concrete and non-baked bricks made with different proportions of powdered ceramic used as a substitute for cement. The performance characteristics of powdered ceramic and cement were tested by XRD. Results indicated that powdered ceramic could be used as a cement mixture to produce blended cement meeting acceptable standards. Non-baked bricks made from waste ceramic tile and cement showed high strength at reduced costs, among other advantages. Given economic development and the ongoing increase of foundational construction in China, the use of waste ceramic as a construction material has good future prospects.

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