Influence of Cassava Peels Biosolid Addition on the Technological Properties, Thermal Performance, and Microstructural Characteristics of Fired Clay Bricks
Publication: Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering
Volume 36, Issue 4
Abstract
Constant advancement of the frontier of earthen building resources to meet the demands of society has been reported and reviewed down the ages. Lately, dwindling reserves of pristine clay mineral resources and the quest for better mechanical strength and weather resistance in building materials with good thermal properties have necessitated innovation in the fired clay brick (FCB) production sector. This study is aimed at optimizing the physico-mechanical properties of FCBs to improve thermal insulation using cassava peel (CP) biosolids. Raw materials were extensively examined for their physical, geotechnical, chemical, molecular, mineral, and thermal characteristics. Modeled bricks containing various percentages of CP were prepared by molding at 10-MPa compaction. The results of tests performed indicated that linear shrinkage, weight loss on ignition, and water absorption increased at 4%–16% by weight of CP. Bulk density decreased by 28.78% at 16% by weight CP and 1,000°C firing. Compressive strength decreased by 72% while thermal insulation improved by 27%. These results suggest that CP biosolid can enhance the thermal performance of FCBs. Consequently, mechanisms of CP biosolid recycling to improve the thermal performance of bricks are recommended.
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Data Availability Statement
Some or all data, models, or code that support the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.
Acknowledgments
The authors acknowledge the support of the staff and technicians of Centralized Instrumentation Service Laboratory (CISL), Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu, for their technical assistance.
Author contributions: Aaron N. Adazabra: conceptualization, methodology, investigation, and writing of original draft; G. Viruthagiri: conceptualization, methodology, and writing/review/editing; and Vincent Banyibala: conceptualization, methodology, and writing/review/editing.
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Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering
Volume 36 • Issue 4 • April 2024
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Received: Mar 14, 2023
Accepted: Oct 2, 2023
Published online: Jan 27, 2024
Published in print: Apr 1, 2024
Discussion open until: Jun 27, 2024
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