An investigation on the use of waste materials from industrial processes in clay brick production

Abstract

Clay brick manufacturing is an industry that often makes use of several types of high-temperature firing processes. In order to maintain this temperature in the kiln, large amounts of wood, coal, biomass and other fuels are burned, which is a substantial source of air pollution. The manufacture of bricks needs to make use of waste products in order to accomplish the goal of lowering the amount of trash produced in the environment. In India, the usage of textile sludge and quarry dust are helping the country to get less clay than it would otherwise need. This is due to the fact that there is an inadequate supply of clay. The primary purpose of this research is to investigate the possibility of using textile sludge and quarry dust as supplementary ingredients for the clay used in the production of bricks, in addition to determining the mechanical qualities of the bricks themselves. The percentages of weight contributed by quarry dust and textile sludge were, respectively, 10%, 20%, and 30%. The test is conducted as per BIS standards to determine the compressive strength, water absorption, and efflorescence of the material. It is noticed that the compressive strength of the brick decreases if there is a rise in the quantity of sludge, quarry dust, water absorption, or efflorescence that they contain. These materials could help to reduce the amount of waste that contributes to the contamination of natural and industrial settings.