Influence of the Incorporation of Deinking Sludge on the Physical and Mechanical Properties of Clay Bricks
Publication: Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering
Volume 34, Issue 9
Abstract
This study deals with the recovery of deinking sludge (DS) generated during waste paper recycling. The aim is to integrate this sludge in the fired-bricks formulation with different percentages. These mixtures are fired, and the study of the general aspect, loss on fire, and water absorption enables characterization of this material. Different compression tests are carried out on studied samples to characterize the strength and compare its performance to the standard. The mixtures’ optimization and the elaboration conditions are the main objectives to obtain a new construction material with competitive performances conforming to the standards.
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All data, models, and code generated or used during the study appear in the published article.
Acknowledgments
This study has been supported by the Tunisian Ministry of Higher Education. The authors wish to thank the Technical Center of Building Materials, Ceramics and Glass (CTMMCV).
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Volume 34 • Issue 9 • September 2022
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Received: Oct 15, 2021
Accepted: Jan 14, 2022
Published online: Jun 29, 2022
Published in print: Sep 1, 2022
Discussion open until: Nov 29, 2022
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