Assessment of physical properties and chemical composition of Kuala Perlis dredged marine sediment as a potential brick material

Abstract

The dredging activity at Kuala Perlis becomes more frequent due to the rapid sedimentation. As a result, the marine department is burdened with a high maintenance cost. Thus, an alternative solution in the management of dredged marine sediment is essential to overcome this problem. This paper focuses on the preliminary investigation of the potential of dredged marine sediment of Kuala Perlis to be reused as a raw material for brick. Results of physical properties and chemical composition of studied material indicate that there are some suitable components for brick material such as the presence of silica and alumina in the dredged marine sediment.