Alternative concrete aggregates-Review of physical and mechanical properties and successful applications

S Dias, J Almeida, A Tadeu, J de Brito - Cement and Concrete Composites, 2024 - Elsevier
Concrete is one of the most widely used construction materials, yet its production is
associated with significant environmental impacts. One approach to mitigate such impacts is …

Solid industrial waste generation and its valorization in develo** sustainable building materials-A state of the art review

MR Gehlot, S Shrivastava - Materials Today: Proceedings, 2023 - Elsevier
Eco-efficient product development is going to be essential for the construction industry from
the sustainability point of view as one way it lower down the environmental burden and …

Analysis of fire resistance of cement mortars with mineral wool from recycling

CP Ramírez, AV Barriguete, RS Somolinos… - … and Building Materials, 2020 - Elsevier
The objective of this research is to analyse the fire resistance of cement mortars with mineral
wool from construction and demolition waste (CDW) recycling. The recycled mortars are …

Alternative Use of the Waste from Ground Olive Stones in Do** Mortar Bricks for Sustainable Façades

A San Vicente-Navarro, M Mendívil-Giro… - Buildings, 2023 - mdpi.com
The aim of achieving sustainability in construction is a reality. A useful strategy to achieve
this is the use of waste from agricultural activities. This waste could reduce the …

Characterization of gypsum composites containing cigarette butt waste for building applications

M Morales-Segura, C Porras-Amores, P Villoria-Sáez… - Sustainability, 2020 - mdpi.com
Cigarette butts are one of the most common waste on the planet and are not biodegradable,
so they remain on the landscape for many years. Cigarette butt composition makes it …

Mechanical characterization of gypsum composites containing inert and insulation materials from construction and demolition waste and further application as a …

P Villoria Sáez, M del Río Merino, M Sorrentino… - Materials, 2020 - mdpi.com
This article analyzes the feasibility of using construction and demolition waste (expanded
polystyrene, ceramic, and concrete waste) in a gypsum matrix to manufacture plaster for …

Durability of cement mortars reinforced with insulation waste from the construction industry

CP Ramírez, M del Río Merino, CV Arrebola… - Journal of Building …, 2021 - Elsevier
This research analyzes the durability of mineral wool waste from insulation materials used in
the construction industry as reinforcement elements in cements matrices. In order to do this …

Impact of wetting–drying cycles on the mechanical properties and microstructure of wood waste–gypsum composites

MA Pedreño-Rojas, MJ Morales-Conde… - Materials, 2019 - mdpi.com
Large amounts of wood waste are generated each year in the world. In an attempt to identify
a good recovery option for those residues, wood waste from construction and demolition …

Mechanical Characterization of Gypsum-Based Composites with Single-Use Sling Waste Fibers from Construction and Demolition Waste

D Tasán Cruz, P Villoria Sáez… - Journal of Materials in …, 2024 - ascelibrary.org
Construction and demolition waste (CDW) produced in a construction work site generates
problems in its management. Among the CDW, we can find polymers, which create an …

Time-dependent behavior of eco-friendly sand concrete using treated wood shavings

A Benchouaf, F Debieb, EH Kadri… - Mechanics of Time …, 2023 - Springer
Given a circular economy, wood waste has become an important secondary raw material.
For this purpose, an experimental study was conducted to characterize concrete mixes …