Utilization of recycled form of concrete, E-wastes, glass, quarry rock dust and waste marble powder as reliable construction materials. (2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Nasier, Sandeep
• Is Part Of: Materials today. Volume 45:Part 2(2021)
• Page Start: 3231
• Page End: 3234
• Publication Date: 2021
• Subjects: By-products -- Waste materials -- Recycled aggregates -- Sustainable construction -- Low cost housing; Materials science -- Congresses -- Periodicals; 620.1
• DOI: 10.1016/j.matpr.2020.12.381
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2214-7853

Abstract

Abstract: Due to the elevated price of conventional constructional materials in the market; the cost of an entire civil engineering project is influenced. With increasing consumption & depletion of the naturally found aggregates, it is becoming more of an environmental issue rather than being commercial. Now-a-days, many researchers are contributing to find out the material which can lessen the construction cost without compromising upon durability parameters as well as increase the strength. Recently on the environmental issues, restrictions on local extraction, procurement of natural sources for construction usage and upon "disposal of waste material" are in limelight importance. If waste materials can be incorporated as aggregates in concrete, they can not only be utilized in concrete and other construction materials, but will also provide other cost benefits as well as environmental benefits such as reduction in pollution, energy efficient, cost reduction in landfills etc. In this paper, recycled form of concrete, e-wastes, glass, quarry rock dust and waste marble powder have been investigated. This paper attempts to present a summary of the investigations on the above said in an attempt to make concrete lightweight, economical along with the following discussion, safe & eco-friendly and look for the feasibility of such waste products that can be utilized as reliable construction materials.