Agricultural Waste Materials Applications in Building Industry – An Overview

Abstract

Agricultural wastes have become a growing concern in recent years as the world's population has grown. Agricultural solid wastes are irresponsibly dumped or burned in public areas in several countries worldwide, resulting in air pollution, soil contamination, and smoke. The residue could end up in a water supply, polluting the water and aquatic ecology. Agricultural waste is crushed and turned into fine and coarse aggregates, or it is burned into ash, which is used in the making of concrete. Agricultural solid waste is a lightweight aggregate used in the production of masonry blocks [1]. Green concrete's thermal insulation, sound absorption, water stability, fire resistance, and mechanical properties will all be improved as a result [2]. The present paper explores the various structural components prepared by using agricultural waste materials, such as bio-bricks, natural fiber components, lightweight concrete, green concrete, concrete roofing, and tile components.