Workability Properties of Specified Density Concrete with Municipal Solid Waste Incinerator Tailings Added as a Lightweight Aggregate
Publication: Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
Volume 149, Issue 8
Abstract
The application of municipal solid waste incineration tailings lightweight aggregate (MSWI-TLA) for reducing carbon emissions, energy consumption, and environmental pollution of bulk solid waste treatment has received extensive attention. As a new type of green lightweight aggregate, MSWI-TLA exhibits considerably good performance and broad prospects; however, its working performance in cement-based materials is not as good as that of ordinary aggregates. In this study, a standardized municipal solid waste incineration tailings lightweight fine aggregate (MSWI-TLFA) with a fineness modulus of 3.1 and a municipal solid waste of 10 mm were utilized as substitutes for the common aggregate. The incineration tailings lightweight coarse aggregate (MSWI-TLCA) with the particle size ranging from 5 to stirring process and the fluidity and filling properties were improved, and stratification was slowed down. Based on the slump, fluidity, and stratification data of municipal solid waste incineration tailings lightweight aggregate specific density concrete (MSWI-TLA-SDC), the internal and external stacking structure model, matrix density three-phase diagram, and stratification function relationship were established, and the formation mechanism of fluidity and homogeneity under the synergistic effect of MSWI-TLA-SDC matrix density was revealed. Simultaneously, the qualitative analysis of homogeneity was carried out intuitively and visualized using computed tomography (CT) technology, and the accurate quantitative analysis model of stratification degree and aggregate separation factor was established using the principle of fluid mechanics, and the optimization effect was verified. The results show that the fluidity of MSWI-TLA-SDC decreases by 3.3%–30.5% and the delamination degree increases by 4.9%–22.9% compared with ordinary concrete. The main reason for the poor fluidity and homogeneity of MSWI-TLA-SDC is the poor density synergy between tailings lightweight aggregate, ordinary aggregate, and mortar matrix. The preabsorbed gravel-type small-size tailings lightweight aggregate along with technical measures like combining water-reducing agent, fine tailings aggregate, and tailings powder can be used to reduce the difference in matrix density and fully exploit the synergistic effects of matrix density. For the closed-loop absorption of tailings lightweight aggregate as well as the technical advancement and promotion of MSWI-TLA-SDC, it is crucial to increase the fluidity and homogeneity of MSWI-TLA-SDC.
Get full access to this article
View all available purchase options and get full access to this article.
Data Availability Statement
Data generated or analyzed during the study are available from the corresponding author by request.
Acknowledgments
The authors gratefully acknowledge the financial support from National Natural Science Foundation of China (U21A20150, 52208249, and 51878153), the Natural Science Foundation of China (52008196 and 52178216), Youth Science and Technology Foundation of Gansu Province (22JR5RA288), Research and Demonstration of Key Technologies of Green and Smart Highways in Gansu Province (21ZD3GA002), Natural Science Innovation Foundation of Gansu Higher Education Institutions (2022CYZC-25), and support from Research on Key Technologies of Durability Repair of Highway Concrete Bridges, Key projects of Chongqing Science and Technology Bureau (cstc2021jscx-jbgs0029).
References
Amirreza, B., and M. Nematzadeh. 2021. “Effect of rock wool waste on compressive behavior of pumice lightweight aggregate concrete after elevated temperature exposure.” Fire Technol. 57 (May): 1425–1456. https://doi.org/10.1007/S10694-020-01070-1.
ASTM. 2008. Standard test method for determining the setting time of concrete mixtures by penetration resistance. ASTM C403/C403M-08. West Conshohocken, PA: ASTM.
ASTM. 2017. Standard test method for determining the air content of fresh concrete by the pressure method. ASTM C231/C231M-2017. West Conshohocken, PA: ASTM.
Chen, L., H. Zheng, X. Wang, Z. Wen, and Y. Lu. 2016. “Research on the workability of high-strength and lightweight concrete.” New Build. Mater. 43 (5): 49–53.
Chen, Y., S. Ai, P. Wang, and D. Fang. 2021. “A physically based thermo-elastoplastic constitutive model for braided CMCs-SiC at ultra-high temperature.” J. Am. Ceram. Soc. 105 (3): 2196–2208. https://doi.org/10.1111/jace.18213.
Chen, Z., J. S. Li, D. Xuan, C. S. Poon, and X. Huang. 2023. “Effect of alkaline washing treatment on leaching behavior of municipal solid waste incineration bottom ash.” Environ. Sci. Pollut. Res. Int. 30 (1): 1966–1978. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-022-22073-1.
Chinese Standard. 2005. Design and construction guidelines for self compacting concrete. CCES 02-2004. Beijing: China Construction Industry Press.
Chinese Standard. 2014. Standard for pollution control of domestic waste incineration. GB 18485. Beijing: Chinese Standard.
Chinese Standard. 2016. Test methods for performance of ordinary concrete mixtures. GB/T 50080-2016. Beijing: China Academy of Building Research.
Daniel, C., and T. Hoogeveen. 2008. “Internal curing of high-performance concrete with pre-soaked fine lightweight aggregate for prevention of autogenous shrinkage cracking.” Cem. Concr. Res. 38 (6): 757–765. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconres.2008.02.001.
Devahi, P., R. Deendayal, and K. Muthukkumaran. 2022. “Building material synthesization using municipal solid waste incineration ash: A state-of-the-art review.” Environ. Technol. Rev. 11 (1): 33–48. https://doi.org/10.1080/21622515.2021.2024890.
Ding, Q. J., Y. Tian, F. Wang, S. Hu, H. Han, and J. Song. 2005. “Research on the influence of aggregate composition on the macroscopic properties of secondary lightweight concrete.” J. Wuhan Univ. Technol. 5: 37–39.
Han, B., and T.-Y. Xiang. 2016. “Axial compressive stress-strain relation and Poisson effect of the structural lightweight aggregate concrete.” Constr. Build. Mater. 23 (46): 338–343.
Hu, S. G.L. N. Lv, Y. J He, and Q. J. Ding. 2005. “Interaction between industrial waste residue and clinker at low water binder ratio.” J. Wuhan Univ. 2005 (6): 91–95.
Jiang, Z. W., and S. Mei. 2020. High performance concrete with machine made sand. Beijing: Chemical Industry Press.
Li, J. H. 2008. Research on the factors influencing the performance of high performance lightweight aggregate concrete.” Master’s thesis, School of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Wuhan Univ. of Technology.
Li, Y. J., and J. Ding. 2005. “Experimental study on anti-segregation performance of pumped high-strength lightweight aggregate concrete.” Sichuan Build. Sci. Res. 2005 (5): 103–107.
Liang, J., H. Zhu, B. Zhang, C. Zhang, J. Shao, F. Duan, and J. Wang. 2020. “Experimental research on controlling the floating of rubber particles in mortar based on the layering degree index.” Constr. Build. Mater. 247 (Jun): 118567. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2020.118567.
Liu, L. F. 2006. “Research on the homogeneity of lightweight aggregate concrete.” Master’s thesis, School of Civil Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology.
Niu, J. G., J. Liu, and C. Zhu. 2018. “Effect of pre-wetting method on the workability and strength of plastic steel fiber lightweight aggregate concrete.” J. Build. Mater. 21 (3): 382–386.
Sebastián, L. 2020. “Towards a more accurate shrinkage modeling of lightweight and infra-lightweight concrete.” Constr. Build. Mater. 246 (Jun): 118369. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2020.118369.
Shang, M. G., Y. Zhang, Z. He, H. Qiao, Q. Feng, C. Xue, and Y. Zhang. 2006. “The freeze-thaw degradation characteristics and microscopic mechanism of secondary lightweight concrete from municipal solid waste incineration tailings.” J. Compos. Mater. (Apr): 1–18. https://doi.org/10.13801/j.carolcarrollnkiFHCLXB.20221226.005.
Tian, Y. G. 2005. “Research and application of high-strength sub-light concrete.” Master’s thesis, School of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Wuhan Univ. of Technology.
Wang, A. G., B. Lv, K. Liu, X. Ma, H. Xu, and J. Tan. 2018. “Research progress on properties and microstructure of coral aggregate concrete.” Mater. Introduction 32 (9): 1528–1533.
Wu, Y. 2009. Research on workability and physical and mechanical properties of sub-lightweight concrete. Chongqing, China: Chongqing Univ.
Xiao, L. G., G. Guan, R. Ding, and B. Wang. 2008. “The influence of polymers on the performance of expanded perlite lightweight aggregate concrete.” Build. Energy Conserv. 2008 (8): 47–49.
Yan, S. A. 2019. Research on performance optimization of sub-light concrete. Yangzhou, China: Yangzhou Univ. https://doi.org/10.27441/d.cnki.gyzdu.2019.001967.
Yue, L., T. Tafsirojjaman, A. U. Rahman Dogar, and A. Hückler. 2020. “Shrinkage behavior enhancement of infra-lightweight concrete through FRP grid reinforcement and development of their shrinkage prediction models.” Constr. Build. Mater. 258 (Oct): 1595–1602. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2020.119649.
Yun, W. C., Y. J. Kim, H. C. Shin, and H. Y. Moon. 2006. “An experimental research on the fluidity and mechanical properties of high-strength lightweight self-compacting concrete.” Cem. Concr. Res. 36 (9): 1595–1602. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconres.2004.11.003.
Zhang, D. X., and W. Yang. 2014. “Experimental research on bond behaviors between shale ceramsite lightweight aggregate concrete and bars through pullout tests.” J. Mater. Civ. Eng. 27 (9): 06014030. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)MT.1943-5533.0001192.
Zhang, L. H., Z. Yunsheng, L. Chuanbei, L. Laibao, and T. Kaijing. 2017. “Study on microstructure and bond strength of interfacial transition zone between cement paste and high-performance lightweight aggregates prepared from ferrochromium slag.” Constr. Build. Mater. 142 (Jul): 31–41. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2017.03.083.
Information & Authors
Information
Published In
Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
Volume 149 • Issue 8 • August 2023
Copyright
© 2023 American Society of Civil Engineers.
History
Received: Sep 21, 2022
Accepted: Feb 13, 2023
Published online: May 19, 2023
Published in print: Aug 1, 2023
Discussion open until: Oct 19, 2023
ASCE Technical Topics:
- Aggregates
- Density (material)
- Engineering materials (by type)
- Environmental engineering
- Fluid mechanics
- Hydrologic engineering
- Incineration
- Infrastructure
- Material mechanics
- Material properties
- Materials engineering
- Mine wastes
- Municipal wastes
- Pavements
- Pollutants
- Recycling
- Solid wastes
- Transportation engineering
- Waste management
- Waste treatment
- Wastes
- Water and water resources
Authors
Metrics & Citations
Metrics
Citations
Download citation
If you have the appropriate software installed, you can download article citation data to the citation manager of your choice. Simply select your manager software from the list below and click Download.