Viability of Gypsum Composites with Addition of Glass Waste for Applications in Construction
Publication: Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering
Volume 31, Issue 3
Abstract
The design of greener materials is of great interest to develop eco-efficient construction systems, causing less environmental impact and following circular economy criteria. Accordingly, the current study aimed to analyze the viability to incorporate glass waste—from construction and demolition—in gypsum composites, promoting a circular economy in the building construction sector. Gypsum-based composites were formulated using different percentages and particle sizes of glass waste, and samples were prepared. These samples were tested in the laboratory, and the following characteristics were determined: dry density, surface hardness, mechanical strength, water absorption by capillarity, and thermal conductivity. Analysis comparing these composites to reference gypsum without additions showed that it is viable to prepare gypsum composites with the addition of glass waste to reduce water absorption by capillarity, improve mechanical strength, and increase surface hardness. All composites comply with the minimum requirements set by regulations. Therefore, these composites can be applied in the manufacturing of gypsum prefabricated elements or as interior coatings requiring special surface hardness, improved water behavior, and mechanical strength properties.
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Acknowledgments
This research was supported by the Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness of the Spanish Government (Project reference number BIA2013-43061-R). The authors gratefully acknowledge the support of the Materials Laboratory staff at the School of Building Construction of the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid.
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Received: Mar 14, 2018
Accepted: Aug 9, 2018
Published online: Dec 28, 2018
Published in print: Mar 1, 2019
Discussion open until: May 28, 2019
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