Influence of brick waste and brick waste fines as fine aggregate on the properties of paver blocks – Preliminary investigation

Abstract

Abstract With the evolvement of construction practices, Construction and Demolition (C and D) waste disposal is of greater concern as it poses negative impact on the environment. Major constituents of C and D waste are concrete and masonry accounting up to 60%. In this present investigation, paver blocks for pedestrian traffic are produced using C and D brick waste aggregates as a replacement for fine aggregates (M−Sand). The crushed brick masonry waste (fine aggregates between 150µ and 4.75 mm) was used as replacement for fine aggregates at 25%, 50% and 75%. The fines content (fine aggregates