Materials In Construction Industry Research Articles

Valorization of Different Clays Used in the Treatment of Oily Wastewater in the Development of Construction Products

AbstractThe aim of this research is to study the feasibility of using clays used in the decontamination of wastewater containing olive oil wastewater (OOW), new lubricating oil (NOW) or motor oil (MOW) in the manufacture of ceramic bricks. Three types of clays were used for filtration, kaolinite type clay (KT), smectite type clay (CT) both from Tunisia and illitic chloritic clay (CS) from Jaén (Spain). These clays containing different types of oils, as well as the control clays, were used in the manufacture of bricks fired at 900 °C. These bricks were characterized by physical, mechanical and thermal tests. The sintered microstructure’s evolution was followed by tracked through scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD). The results indicate that the specific type of clay used influences the technological characteristics of the bricks. The use of CT clay gives rise to increase bulk density, greater compressive strength, and reduced apparent porosity and water absorption. The use of clays used in the decontamination of water containing oils produced a decrease in bulk density, compressive strength and thermal conductivity and leads to an increase in apparent porosity and water absorption in the order OOW > NOW > MOW according to the total organic carbon content (TOC). Therefore, the use of clays used in the filtration of water that contain different oils can represent a promising way of valorizing this waste, which can alleviate the environmental impact and represents economic savings for the industry of construction materials with properties of thermal insulation, getting closer to a circular economy.

Research on the Predictive Ability of Economic Policy Uncertainty on Stock Returns of Industries

In recent years, the emergence of economic policy uncertainty has had a certain impact on stock returns. It can be used as a research object to explore whether economic policy uncertainty can significantly predict future stock returns. This paper studies the predictive ability of economic policy uncertainty based on relevant data from major industries in the United States from January 1985 to December 2023, including Food industry (Food), Retail Stores industry (Rtail), Fabricated Products industry (FabPr), Drugs, Soap, Perfumes, Tobacco industry (Cnsum), Construction and Construction Materials industry (Cnstr), Consumer Durables industry (Durbl), Automobiles industry (Cars), Textiles, Apparel & Footwear industry (Clths), Machinery and Business Equipment industry (Machn), Chemicals industry (Chems), and Transportation industry(Trans), Utilities industry (Utils), Steel Works Etc industry (Steel), Mining and Minerals industry(Mines), Oil and Petroleum Products industry (Oil), and Banks, Insurance Companies, and Other Financials industry (Finan). Through both in-sample and out-of-sample examines, it is found that economic policy uncertainty is a reliable indicator for predicting stock returns, and its predictive performance is better in Food industry, Retail Stores industry, Fabricated Products industry, Transportation industry, Construction and Construction Materials industry, Consumer Durables industry, Automobiles industry, Textiles, Apparel & Footwear industry, Machinery and Business Equipment industry, Chemicals industry, and Drugs, Soap, Perfumes, Tobacco industry than in Utilities industry, Steel Works Etc industry, Mining and Minerals industry, Oil and Petroleum Products industry, and Banks, Insurance Companies, and Other Financials industry. Meanwhile, by replacing the measurement indicator of economic policy uncertainty, conducting long-horizon forecasting, and using different evaluation periods for robustness checks, it is found that the research conclusions are robust.

ПРОЦЕСНО-ОРІЄНТОВАНИЙ ПІДХІД ДО ОБЛІКУ ВИТРАТ Й КАЛЬКУЛЮВАННЯ СОБІВАРТОСТІ ПРОДУКЦІЇ ПІДПРИЄМСТВ З ВИРОБНИЦТВА ЗБІРНИХ ЗАЛІЗОБЕТОННИХ КОНСТРУКЦІЙ

Costs are one of the most important economic categories, and production costs are the main indicator of construction materials industry enterprises activity. In today's difficult business conditions for Ukrainian enterprises, taking into account the specifics of the production process of companies producing prefabricated reinforced concrete structures, constant monitoring of production costs helps to maintain the profitability and competitiveness of these business entities. Therefore, the development of management tools and cost accounting using a process-oriented approach for enterprises producing building materials allows taking into account all the features of production processes influencing the size and behavior of costs. The purpose of the article is to reveal and improve the features of cost accounting and costing of products according to production processes at enterprises producing precast reinforced concrete structures. The article analyzes the main directions of classification of production processes at enterprises of the production of prefabricated reinforced concrete structures and its influence on the organization of accounting. The directions for grouping costs in production processes are detailed and attention is focused on its impact on accounting and control of the costs. This will affect the quality of management decisions and the main performance indicators of the enterprises under study. In the process of research, the main foreign methods of accounting for costs and calculating the cost of products in production processes, which are possible for use at enterprises of the production of precast reinforced concrete structures, were determined. It was found that the ABC-costing method is the most acceptable from the point of view of the technological process of manufacturing products of the studied enterprises. Its combination with the regulatory method of cost accounting and product costing will provide significant opportunities for strategic planning of production costs, will contribute to the accuracy of product costing, and will improve the process of management decision-making.

The Impact of Fly Ash on the Properties of Cementitious Materials Based on Slag-Steel Slag-Gypsum Solid Waste.

This paper presents a novel low-carbon binder formulated from fly ash (FA), ground granulated blast furnace slag, steel slag, and desulfurization gypsum as a quaternary solid waste-based material. It specifically examines the influence of FA content on the mechanical properties and hydration reactions of the quaternary solid waste-based binder. The mortar test results indicate that the optimal FA content is 10%, which yields a 28-day compressive strength 11.28% higher than that of the control group without FA. The spherical particles of fly ash reduce the overall water demand and provide a "lubricating" effect to the paste due to their continuous gradation, improving the fluidity of the slag-steel slag-gypsum cementitious materials. The micro test results indicate that fly ash has minimal effect on the early hydration products and process of the solid waste-based cementitious materials, but after 7 days, it continuously dissolves silicon-oxygen tetrahedrons or aluminum-oxygen tetrahedrons, consuming Ca2+ and OH- in the system. After 28 days, the amount of ettringite and C-(A)-S-H gel generated increases significantly. The pozzolanic activity of fly ash is mainly stimulated by the Ca(OH)2 from steel slag in the later hydration stage. Additionally, spherical fly ash particles can fill the voids in the hardened paste, reducing the formation of cracks and weak zones, and thereby contributing to a denser overall structure of the hydrated binder. The findings of this paper provide data support for the development of low-carbon cement-free binders using fly ash in conjunction with metallurgical slags, thereby contributing to the low-carbon advancement of the construction materials industry.

Functionalized flattened bamboo board: In-situ immersion assembly of flame-retardant, waterproof and anti-mold composite coatings

The flattened bamboo board (FB) represents a promising innovation in the bamboo industry. To address the challenges of flammability and hygroscopicity, composite coatings consisting of melamine (MEL), phytic acid (PA), cerium ions (Ce3+), and sodium laurate (La) are assembled on the FB surface through an in-situ impregnation strategy. The resulting MEL/PA-Ce3+@La FB exhibits exceptional flame retardancy. It achieves a V-0 rating in the vertical burning test (UL-94) and boasts a high limiting oxygen index (LOI) value of 38.5 %. The coated FB exhibits superhydrophobicity, evidenced by a water contact angle of 156.5°, which can be attributed to the in-situ growth of PA-Ce3+ complexes (for constructing micro/nanoscale coarse structures) and the modification with La (for reducing surface energy).This superhydrophobic surface imparts both self-cleaning and anti-mold properties to the coated FB. Moreover, the coated FB exhibits excellent mechanical stability, withstanding 36 cycles of sandpaper abrasion and tape peeling without losing its hydrophobicity. In summary, this work provides an innovative strategy for the bamboo processing industry to produce flattened bamboo boards with combined flame retardancy, superhydrophobic and anti-mold properties. Such versatility holds significant potential to facilitate the utilization of flattened bamboo boards in the construction and decorative materials industries.

The role of dynamic capabilities for business model innovation in organizations from relatively stable markets

The present paper aims to explain how dynamic capabilities contribute to business model innovation in established organizations. It draws on a qualitative research design based on a single case study of an established multinational company operating in the construction materials industry (production and sale), which developed a service solution in lightweight façades. In addition to explaining how the sub-dimensions of dynamic capabilities contributed to the success/failure of the new business model, from its idealization and structuring to its execution, the paper shows which dynamic capabilities were present at the beginning and which ones were developed during the innovation. The study uncovers four important findings: 1) dynamic capabilities should be present in top leadership for the development of business model innovation; 2) the occurrence of dynamic capabilities takes place in a non-sequential and non-linear fashion; 3) dynamic capabilities contribute to the creation of competitive advantages in relatively stable environments; and 4) existing resources are important catalysts of results for business model innovation in established organization. The paper hence highlights the role of top leadership in business model innovation, as well as identifies the contribution of dynamic capabilities in relatively stable markets, alongside the catalyzing role of available resources in established organizations.

Performance of geopolymer paste under the different NaOH solution concentrations

With the characteristics of low carbon, environmental protection, energy saving, and emission reduction, geopolymer pastes can effectively alleviate environmental and economic problems caused by the construction materials industry. The mechanical properties of geopolymer pastes are greatly affected by the composition of alkaline activators, while the existing research on their influence rules is not uniform. This study investigated the effects of alkaline activators composed of varying concentrations of NaOH solution under standard curing conditions on the mechanical properties and material characteristics of fly ash and slag-based geopolymer pastes. The results of the study indicated that under standard curing conditions, the mechanical properties of geopolymer pastes increased with the increase of NaOH solution concentration in alkaline activators. Under the influence of alkaline activators with 16 M NaOH solution, the flexural strength and compressive strength of geopolymer pastes reached the highest values at 28 d, up to 5.43 MPa and 39.13 MPa, respectively. Increasing the NaOH solution concentration in alkaline activators can promote the production of gel products such as N-A-S-H, forming a dense microstructure with a lower porosity, leading to higher mechanical properties.

Composite Materials with Glass Fiber Waste and Blast Furnace Slag

Fiberglass is a waste generated in the construction materials industry, which is not dangerous for the environment, but long-term and very long-term storage is expensive. Finding a method of reuse as in creating a useful composite material led to the research work in this study. The impact of waste fiberglass and furnace slag on the characteristics of novel composite materials was examined in this study. The density and mechanical properties of the composite samples were examined to determine the impact of waste fiberglass (WFG) concentration in it. Washed river aggregates were replaced with WFG in various ratios in our laboratory tests. Concrete class C16/20 was utilized, having 0.35–0.7 w. % WFG and 2–10% slag. The obtained material was evaluated for density, workability, and compressive strength. The experiments were carried out in an accredited concrete station laboratory. The density of the resulting materials decreased as the WFG content was increased. The densities were higher than the witness sample, ranging from 2358 to 2405 kg/m3. The findings show that adding WFG and slag to concrete has a positive impact on its characteristics. With the addition of WFG, the mixture became more non-homogenous, but these characteristics can be optimized in future. Because of the differential in density between WFG and natural coarse aggregates, the fresh density of obtained composites dropped as the percentage of WFG increased; this could be an advantage, as the newly obtained material became lighter. The findings show that adding waste to concrete has a detrimental impact on its qualities. The introduction of blast furnace slag up to 5% does not modify the compressive strength, compared to the reference samples, but 10% slag causes a decrease in compressive strength of 4.2%. A proportion of 0.25% WFG causes a slight increase in mechanical strength; therefore, 0.25% WFG and 5% slag increased the compressive strength, the maximum value being obtained for a composite with 0.25% WFG, 5% slag, 5% sand and aggregates. Capitalization of WFG and slag resulted in significant economic and environmental benefits by reducing waste storage costs and production costs, and advantages resulted from the new material.

Improving Maintenance Operations on Raw Material Conveying Equipment by Using TRIZ Technique

The objective of this research is to improve equipment used for conveying raw material in the construction material industry and establish standard procedures for maintenance by applying Theory of Inventive Problem Solving (TRIZ). Research methodology consists of 1) studying the maintenance system of raw material conveying equipment of the case study company 2) collecting data and prioritizing problems using a Pareto chart, 3) setting goals, 4) analyzing the causes of the problems with Why-Why analysis and 3 GEN techniques, 5) concluding the results. Results from the study in 2022 showed that problem occurred at sieves and vibrator base used for filtering raw materials resulting in a high maintenance frequency of 28 times. The causes of the problem are the improper shape of the sieves and the installation position of the sieve vibrator including the carelessness of the worker to turn off the vibrator. This research solved the problems by applying TRIZ as guidelines for designing new sieves and applying Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) in establishing standard procedures for maintenance. The results of the improvement during May-November 2023 showed that the frequency of sieves maintenance decreased to 3 times equivalent to 6 times per year approximately, achieving the goal of less than 14 times/year. The MTBF increased from the original 171.67 hours to 1,055.91 hours and the MTTR decreased from 3.04 hours to 2.55 hours. It can be concluded that TRIZ can be applied to improve the material conveying equipment by significantly reducing the maintenance frequency.

A STATE OF ART AND PROSPECTS OF RED MUD MANAGEMENT

The basic data on the global volumes and composition of red mud, which is a highly alkaline waste of the aluminum industry, namely the Bayer process – technology for the extraction and purification of alumina (aluminum oxide) from bauxite are presented. The analysis of the current state of red mud management allows to distinguish the following main directions: physical-mechanical, physical-chemical, biological and combined methods of handling it, which are used in agriculture (chemical land reclamation (increasing soil pH), use as fertilizers); building materials industry (cement, construction mortar, expanded clay, fireclay, bricks, building blocks, ceramic tiles, concrete alkali-acid-resistant products, refractories); road construction (soil strengthening for the lower layers of the road surface, asphalt); production of other materials (sorbents, catalysts, flocculants, pigments, caustic soda, filler for polymer composites); ferrous and non-ferrous metallurgy. Currently, the most common methods of red mud utilization are its direct use, use in the construction materials industry, as well as pyrometallurgical technologies, as a result of which iron or its alloys are obtained, as well as slag, from which alumina, titanium, rare earth metals can be extracted or which is processed into various building materials. The most expedient method of red mud disposal is either direct use of red mud with minimal changes in its properties, or complex processing with maximum yield of target components and minimization of new waste generation. At the same time, one of the promising ways of red mud management can be its biological processing with the help of plants and microbes, which will help reduce the dangerous man-made load from red mud in the territory adjacent to bauxite processing plants. Bibl. 113, Fig. 2.

Снижение экологической нагрузки на регион за счет рационального способа утилизации фторангидрита

The article considers the chemical industry technologies contaminating the environment with sulfate-calcium waste in three regions of the former Soviet Union, i.e., the Tomsk region (SHK LLC, Seversk), the Perm territory (Galopolimer JSC, Perm), and East Kazakhstan region (UMZ JSC, Ust-Kamenogorsk). The differences and similarities of technological processes of anhydrous calcium sulfate production in the above-mentioned regions have been considered. Some properties of sulfate calcium (acid fluoride) that until recently was the main environmental contaminator used in the technology of hydrogen fluoride production have been specified. The objective of the study is to provide generalized positive results obtained by the authors of the article in the field of optimization of sulfuric decomposition of fluorspar not changing the production conditions and the quality of the main product — hydrogen fluoride. As a result of the process, the solid waste of hydrogen fluoride production is transformed into a target product, i.e., a technogenic anhydrite binder that can be an alternative to Portland cement and gypsum binders in the construction industry. Therefore, acid fluoride waste is removed from the hydrogen fluoride technology, and the environmental contamination with sulfate-calcium waste is prevented. In addition, a new trend in the construction industry is set, which is the industry production of anhydrite materials and products. The list of pilot-industrial and semi-industrial tests of the production of various anhydrite products has been provided (as an image listing the fields of use of acid fluoride in the industry of construction materials). In conclusion, the amount of environmental damage caused by the acid fluoride waste has been specified. In the Ob basin of the West Siberian region, it was 270 million rubles for 2023.

The current state of the non-ore mineral deposits mining in the concept of the Ukraine reconstruction in the post-war period

AbstractThe study of quantitative and qualitative indicators of the non-metallic mineral deposits mining based on recognized methods of economic and technological assessment to determine the damages and the development of technical–technological measures for the providing the mining industry of construction and bulk materials from the crisis in the post-war period. To assess the state of non-ore mineral deposits, the authors of the article used the following research methods: critical analysis of literary sources, statistical processing of data on the mines functioning and the probability of their manifestation in specific mining and geological conditions. Based on the selected UNIDO method, which is used for the evaluation of high-budget projects, the quantitative performance indicators of the selected quarries of non-ore raw materials have been established. Systematization and visualization of the obtained results were carried out with the help of Excel calculation tables from the available software product MS Office. The main problems associated with the activity of mining enterprises that develop deposits of non-ore useful minerals are highlighted. Qualitative and quantitative values of the work of the selected mines have been prepared according to European standards, which serve as initial data for assessing the economic attractiveness and the possibility of their restructuring in the post-war period. A forecast of the development of the industry is provided on the example of individual technological units of entrepreneurial activity for the nearest period. Dependencies of changes in production capacity indicators of mining enterprises developing non-ore mineral deposits have been established. Data on the spatial distribution of reserves of construction and backfill materials (gravel, sand, clay) were studied. Using generally recognized international methods of assessing the efficiency of enterprises, changes in the priority of mine development were determined depending on the needs of the Ukrainian economy and the destruction of territories caused by military actions, that appeared due to the aggression of the RF. The effectiveness of the methodology was proposed and confirmed, which allows determining the operative parameters of mines, which are mining non-ore mineral deposits. It gives the possibility to assess the economic attractiveness of individual mines and subsequently predict the possibility of their restructuring for the introduction of the innovative equipment and technologies in accordance with generally recognized international standards.

ПРОМИСЛОВІСТЬ БУДІВЕЛЬНИХ МАТЕРІАЛІВ: ПРОБЛЕМИ ТА ТЕНДЕНЦІЇ РОЗВИТКУ

The article summarises the main challenges faced by the construction materials industry during the COVID-19 pandemic and the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion against Ukraine. The paper outlines the main trends in the development of the construction materials industry in the global and national contexts. In particular, the global trends in the production of construction materials are as follows: growing demand for construction materials for residential construction due to the intensification of the urbanisation process; use of AI and IoT technologies; production of environmentally friendly and energy efficient materials; sale of construction materials on online markets, etc. The main trends in the development of the domestic building materials industry are the following: focusing of building materials producers on the domestic market; stimulation of demand by the State, expansion of State programmes; production of reliable building structures; production of energy-efficient building materials; use of alternative energy sources. It is concluded that in order to solve the problems, it is necessary to provide systematic support to the construction materials industry from the State to stimulate demand, and to increase production capacity by enterprises in view of the needs of reconstruction and restoration and taking into account existing trends. The construction materials industry systematically develops new and improves existing building materials and applies the latest production technologies. The main trends in the production of construction materials relate to the use of environmentally friendly materials, which has a number of advantages: the use of environmentally friendly materials has a positive impact on both the environment and human health; the use of local raw materials in the production of construction materials helps to reduce operating costs and, consequently, the cost of a construction project; the use of local raw materials in the production of construction materials creates additional workplaces in related areas. Given the new macroeconomic trends in the construction sector, the opportunity for further transformation of the construction materials industry is high.

IMPROVEMENT OF THE CLEANING SYSTEM OF OIL GAS FLOWS USING AN AERODYNAMIC INSERT

Air pollution is becoming a problem due to inefficient technological processes that accompany the mechanical processing of solid materials in various industries, including metalworking and woodworking, coal enrichment, coal burning in thermal power plants, metallurgy and construction materials industries. The problem is relevant for cement factories, since some of them use outdated equipment. Fine dust in this context becomes particularly important because the particle size of this dust affects the quality and grade of the concrete produced. Given the specifics of cement production and the goals of our research, which are to effectively collect small particles, it is important to note that wet cement production methods are not the best solution. The ideal solution for the problem of cleaning dust and gas flows in the cement industry is the use of a two-stage dust collection system, which combines an advanced cyclone and a bag filter. The system's periodic shaking mechanism allows for effective capture and control of fine dust particles, ensuring high quality cement production and reducing environmental impact. The combination of a cyclone, an acoustic coalescer and a block of bag filters, which is equipped with a periodic cleaning mechanism, as well as the addition of a system for collecting fine dust using a collector funnel, will split the collected dust into two fractions: fine (a = 10−5 to 10−7m) and coarse (a > 10-4m). The first fraction can be used to produce high-quality cement of high cost in the cement industry. The second fraction returns to the main technological process at its finishing stage.

Развитие строительства и промышленности строительных материалов в Магаданской области в 1953–1964 гг.

The article is devoted to a comprehensive analysis of the development of the construction industry and construction materials industry in the Magadan Region in 1953–1964. The key areas and results of construction activities, the dynamics of capital investments in construction in various sectors of the economy, the establishment and development of enterprises for the production of wall materials, precast concrete and other construction industry in the region are examined. Particular attention is paid to the analysis of the problems of logistical support for construction, the cost of building materials, and the shortage of certain types of products. The pace and volume of housing and social and cultural construction are considered. Based on a wide range of archival sources, it is concluded that the development of construction and local production of building materials was of great importance for the formation of the Magadan Region as a northern region of the country during the period under review.

Impact of foreign direct investment on innovation in the construction materials industry

Impact of foreign direct investment on innovation in the construction materials industry

Application of Synthetic Taxonomic Measures to Assess the Investment Attractiveness of the Selected Companies in the Construction Materials Industry Listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange

The study used the synthetic taxonomic measure TMAI and BZW to determine whether the fundamental strength of 17 companies from the construction material industry listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange affects their investment performance. Companies whose operations are conducted mainly in Poland and whose profit and loss account is prepared in the calculation system were selected for the study. It was checked how the use of different methods of aggregation of the same diagnostic variables (with and without a pattern) affects the classification results. Investment efficiency was measured with the annual, logarithmic rate of return and the created rankings of companies for the years 2016-2021 were compared with it.

Application of Green Retrofitting Ready Mix Concrete Plant in Indonesia to Increase Financial Benefits and Reduce Environmental Issues: A Case Study

Currently, the Indonesian government continues to encourage the realization of sustainable development. The green concept is a sustainable development trend in the construction material industry. The concrete industry plays a vital role as a supplier of concrete materials in construction, so its availability is essential. The role of concrete industry itself has a negative impact on the environment. Stakeholders increase the cost of green retrofitting so that the industry or building becomes eco-friendly. The research method was carried out using a process case study, namely, how to implement green retrofitting cost performance in the concrete industry using Value Engineering and Life Cycle Cost Analysis. Theoretically, the research results provide additional knowledge for academics; practitioners can provide problem-solving to get an overview of the implementation of the green concept in the industry regarding the flow of implementation and the benefits of savings in an environmentally friendly production process. The application of value engineering in the green retrofitting of the concrete industry has increased the cost performance of green retrofitting by 8.66% with a return of 3 years and 8 months and increased the functions and benefits of an eco-friendly and sustainable concrete industry

Optimization of payroll funds in construction industry

This study analyzes a new method for determining the minimum subsistence level based on the median wage in regions with the purpose of exploring the impact of this method on payroll funding in construction industry. The research methodology involved economic and statistical analysis, system analysis, as well as integration of theoretical and practical knowledge. The authors analyzed payroll fund as part of the cost estimate documentation and the wages stipulated in the “Federal Industrial Agreement on the Construction and Building Materials Industry of the Russian Federation, 2020-2023”. The authors analyzed the new method proposed by the Russian Government for determining the minimum subsistence level on the basis of the median wage, explored its advantages and disadvantages, and introduced ideas for its optimization. According to the results obtained, the changes introduced in the method for calculating the minimum subsistence level in 2021 failed to produce the expected results. The method needs to be improved in the following part. The official indicators of regional median wages should be calculated at least quarterly and posted on the official website of Rosstat. The method should justify the percentage (44.2%) adopted for the calculation of the minimum subsistence level based on the median wage. In addition, a low threshold should be established for the minimum subsistence level in a region equal to the cost of the market basket. In order to be calculated accurately, the cost of the market basket should be adjustable in terms of the content of all its sections.

Sustainable development of ultra high-performance concrete using basil plant waste: Investigation at normal and extreme conditions

This study highlights the potential of using Basil plant (BP) waste as a viable and sustainable alternative to partially replace cement in ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC), which can contribute to developing more sustainable and eco-friendly building materials. It investigates the effect of BP waste powder as an alternative solution on the performance of UHPC under high temperatures and severe environmental conditions. The aim was to achieve environmentally friendly green UHPC by minimizing cement content. The effect of using BP as a cement replacement with different percentages of 10 %, 20 %, 30 %, and 40 % by weight, on compressive strength, splitting tensile strength, sorptivity, and microstructure was evaluated. In addition, investigation was performed at different conditions of ambient temperature, high temperatures of 300 °C and 600 °C and severe environments subjected to chlorides and sulfates. The results showed that premixing UHPC with 30 % BP waste could improve compressive strength, with a maximum increase of 10 % at 28 days, and with decreasing sorptivity by 28 %. Additionally, the microstructure analysis revealed that incorporating BP waste leads to a denser structure and a reduction in the average pore size of the UHPC, which can enhance the durability and longevity of UHPC in construction applications. The findings of this study have important implications for the construction and building materials industry, which is under increasing pressure to adopt sustainable construction practices.