International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET) Volume: 11 Issue: 04 | Apr 2024
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UTILISATION OF CERAMIC TILE WASTE AND STEEL SLAG IN BRICK Abhilash P M1, Hajara Beevi V2, Sunaina P3 , Suwaina D4 ,Ms. Chithra K G 1234 UG Student, Dept. of Civil Engineering, Jawaharlal College of Engineering and Technology, Lakkidi,
Kerala, India
5Assistant Professor, Dept. of Civil Engineering, Jawaharlal College of Engineering and Technology, Lakkidi,
Kerala. India ---------------------------------------------------------------------***--------------------------------------------------------------------1.INTRODUCTION Abstract - The sustainability of raw materials used in construction consume large quantities of materials of great importance. The major raw material in brick industry is clay. Ceramic tile waste and steel slag waste can be used as clay replacement at dosages of 5%, 10%,15%,20% and25% by weight of clay brick. These brick specimens with ceramic tile waste and steel slag waste were compared with that of the conventional bricks. This project report presents a comparative analysis of in corporating ceramic tile waste and steel slag waste as partial replacements for conventional clay in brick manufacturing. The study evaluates the mechanical, Physical, and environmental properties of the resulting bricks compared to traditional clay bricks. The project aims to assess the feasibility and sustainability of utilizing these industrial wastes in brick production, considering factors such as costeffectiveness, strength, durability, and environmental impact. The experimental investigation involves varying proportions of ceramic tile waste and steel slag waste mixed with clay, followed by comprehensive testing including compressive strength, water absorption, density, and impact. Results indicate the potential of these waste materials to enhance certain properties of clay bricks while reducing environmental burden and promoting resource efficiency.
Clay consumption had been increasing by manufacturing of bricks. For conserving the resources and to reduce the waste dumping the manufacturing of brick can be utilised by the waste material. Ceramic tile waste and Steel slag is utilized in brick manufacturing which can save the resources such as clay. Ceramic tiles are made using clay. The ceramic tile waste is durable, hard and highly resistant to biological, chemical and physical degradation forces. The properties of these materials make them a good and suitable choice to be used in brick. Waste ceramic (WC) is produced majorly by ceramic industry. WC has different types like ceramic tile, waste ceramic powder (WCP), sanitary ware, and ceramic electrical insulator waste. Ceramic tiles are manufactured by firing natural materials such as clay, quartz, feldspar, sand, etc. Ceramics can be crushed and recycled into a range of useful products, and can be used in manufacturing of brick. The advantages of using waste ceramic dust as a clay replacement include reducing environmental impact and conserving natural resources. Steel slag, a by-product of steel making, is produced during the separation of the molten steel from impurities in steelmaking furnaces. The slag occurs as a molten liquid melt and is a complex solution of silicates and oxides that solidifies upon cooling. Virtually all steel is now made in integrated steel plants using a version of the basic oxygen process or in specialty steel plants (mini-mills) using an electric arc furnace process. The open hearth furnace process is no longer used. In the basic oxygen process, hot liquid blast furnace metal, scrap, and fluxes, which consist of lime (CaO) and dolomitic lime (CaO.MgO or "dolime"), are charged to a converter (furnace). A lance is lowered into the converter and high-pressure oxygen is injected. The oxygen combines with and removes the impurities in the charge. These impurities consist of carbon as gaseous carbon monoxide, and silicon, manganese, phosphorus and some iron as liquid oxides, which combine with lime and dolime to form the steel slag.
The findings contribute to advancing sustainable practices in construction materials and provide insights for the adoption of alternative materials in the brick manufacturing industry. Bricks with ceramic tile waste are lighter with better insulation characteristics and increased porosity and using steel slag waste as a replacement in brick production can offer several benefits. Steel slag is a byproduct of steel production and is often used in construction due to its properties. Additionally, incorporating steel slag waste into bricks can contribute to sustainable construction practices by reducing the need for virgin materials and diverting waste from landfills. However, the exact properties of the bricks will depend on factors such as the percentage of steel slag used the manufacturing process, and any additives or treatments applied. Research and testing are typically conducted to ensure that the resulting bricks meet quality standards and performance requirements.)
1.1 THE METHODOLOGY FOLLOWED IN THIS PROJECT
Key Words: Steel slag, Ceramic tile, Traditional clay brick
Collection of raw materials such as ceramic tile waste, clay, steel slag Preliminary testing of material
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