Tile Waste Research Articles

Experimental Study on Geopolymer Concrete with Waste Tiles Powder

While cement is not a green substance, the concrete industry is presently working toward creating sustainable concrete, employing industrial by-products to partially replace cementitious ingredients. To replace cement, the creation of eco-friendly concrete is facilitated using industrial wastes in geopolymer concrete (GPC), which also encourages waste recycling. Fly ash geopolymer has been utilized as a replacement for traditional cement concrete. An environmentally friendly and economically advantageous substitute for conventional concrete is geopolymer concrete with ceramic tile waste powder. To identify some superior alternatives for making GPC, the present study includes an experimental investigation on the compressive strength of GPC created from various other options and quantities of Fly ash and wastage tiles powder. Another focus of this research is on eliminating environmental waste for a better society. In this study, nine distinct types of concrete cylinders were produced, each with 5%, 10%, and 20% of fly ash replaced with GCV (Geopolymer Concrete with Vitrified Tile Powder) and GCW (Geopolymer concrete with wall tiles powder), respectively. Even though the replacement percentages are not so high, they do matter in terms of maintaining a sustainable, environmentally friendly workplace and managing waste. Additionally, geopolymer concretes are made without the use of heat curing, which encourages sustainability in the generation of thermal energy.

Ability of Ceramic Tiles Waste as a Pre-treatment for Laundry Wastewater

The discharge of laundry of laundry wastewater (LWW) into rivers contaminates the water and exposes it to harmful chemicals present in detergents and fabric softeners. This draws attention to the need to implement treatment for LWW. This study focused on determining the ability of ceramic tiles to remove total phosphorus (TP) and chemical oxygen demand (COD) from commercial LWW. The coarse aggregate of ceramic tile waste (CTW) was used as the adsorbent. The effectiveness of CTW as an adsorbent to remove TP and COD in LLW was determined by using different adsorbent dosages, contact times, and shaking speeds in a batch experiment. LWW samples were collected from the discharged point of commercial laundry shop. The results revealed that the highest TP removal was 71% with a dosage of 6 g/100 ml ceramic adsorbent, a contact time of 90 minutes, and a shaking speed of 100 rpm. Meanwhile, the highest removal of COD was 80% at a dosage of 6 g/100 mL of ceramic adsorbent, a contact time of 90 minutes, and a shaking speed of 300 rpm. The optimal value of removal for COD 60 mg/L and TP is 1.79 mg/L while pH value is 7.13. Thus, it can be concluded that the CTW aggregate as an adsorbent was effective in reducing TP and COD from LWW.

Perbandingan Kuat Tekan Benda Uji Beton Geopolimer Dalam Skala Laboratorium Menggunakan Bahan Prekursor Yang Berbeda

This study aimed to compare the compressive strength of various concrete brick compositions made from geopolymers using different clay precursors, including Pejaten clay (PJT), Darmasaba clay (DSB), Waste Tile clay (LG), and dam sediment clay (DAM). Laboratory tests were carried out after 7 days of curing, and the results showed that PJT was the most suitable precursor material for producing geopolymer-based concrete formulas that meet the requirements for solid brick concrete quality class I, with an average compressive strength of 119,926 kg/cm2. The average value of SNI requirements is at least 100 kg/cm2 based on SNI 03-0349-1989 for physical requirement quality standart of concrete bricks. DSB had a compressive strength of 88,808 kg/cm2 and was classified as class II, followed by LG with a compressive strength of 76,366 kg/cm2 and DAM with an average compressive strength of 70.71 kg/cm2, both of which belong to class II. These findings provide valuable insights into the use of different clay precursors for the production of high-quality concrete bricks.

Sustainable technology: Recycling roof tile waste in the ceramics industry

With technological and economic developments, the amount of domestic and industrial solid waste is gradually increasing. It is important to investigate the methods that will ensure the disposal of waste in the roof tile industry, which is one of these solid wastes. In this study, the pigment effect of waste roof tile in ceramic glaze formulations was investigated. Waste roof tiles were added at the rate of 5-10-15-20% to the ceramic glaze formulations. Two different grinding times, 10 min and 45 min, were applied to the formed formulations, and their effects were compared. The chemical analysis of the waste tile used in the formulations by X-ray Fluorescence (XRF), the effect on the glaze surface hardness by the Vickers hardness method, and the surface properties and characterizations of the obtained samples were examined by Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). It is foreseen that the roof tile waste will contribute to the usability and economic/environmental aspects of the ceramic industry.

Influence of calcium carbonate on green self-compacting concrete incorporating porcelain tile waste as coarse aggregate replacement

The disposal of ceramic tile waste poses a significant environmental challenge in the construction industry. This study aims to explore the influence of calcium carbonate (CC) on the properties of self-compacting concrete (SCC) incorporating porcelain tile waste as a coarse aggregate replacement. The objective is to enhance the performance of SCC while addressing the limitations of recycled ceramic aggregates and achieving the desired strength class. SCC specimens were cast by partially and completely substituting natural crushed rock with varying percentages of porcelain tile aggregates (PTA-0, 25 %, 50 %, 75 %, and 100 %) and cement with calcium carbonate (CC-10 %, 20 %, and 30 %). Workability assessments, mechanical properties, and durability were evaluated and compared against those of reference concrete. The experimental findings revealed that the incorporation of CC and PTA positively influenced the workability, mechanical properties and durability of SCC. Notably, the SCC mixture incorporating 10 %CC and 25 %PTA demonstrated exceptional performance, achieving the highest compressive strength of 64.9 MPa at 28 days. Moreover, even with complete substitution, the compressive strength reduction remained below 5 %. These results highlight the potential of PTA and CC-based SCC mixtures as an efficient and sustainable approach for utilizing porcelain tile waste in high performance concrete production. The findings contribute to addressing environmental concerns, promoting waste management practices, and reducing the reliance on natural resources in the construction industry.

Utilisation of Ceramic Stoneware Tile Waste as Recycled Aggregate in Concrete

The construction industry has a significant environmental impact and concrete production is responsible for a large part of CO2 emissions and energy consumption. This study focused on the reutilisation of a specific type of tiles ceramic waste (TCW), composed only of stoneware and porcelain stoneware tiles, hereafter referred to as ceramic stoneware (CS), as recycled aggregate in concrete. Natural limestone and CS aggregates (sand and gravel) were characterised (particle size distribution, water absorption, resistance to wear, density and X-ray diffraction analyses) and recycled aggregate concrete (RAC) was prepared by replacing 20, 50 and 100 vol.% of sand and gravel, separately. Concrete workability generally improved with CW addition, especially when replacing natural gravel. Although the compressive strengths of the concrete specimens prepared with recycled sand were slightly lower than those of the reference specimens, similar or better results were recorded with the recycled CS gravel. In consonance, the RAC developed with recycled gravel obtained lower water penetration depths than the reference concrete. No significant variation in tensile strength was observed when varying CS content (values within the 2.33–2.65 MPa range). The study contributes to sustainable construction practices and circular economy by promoting the valorisation and reutilisation of industrial waste and reducing the consumption of natural resources.

Marine Clay Soil Treated with Demolished Tile Waste: A Systematic Literature Review

This systematic literature review investigates the stabilization of marine clay soil using demolished tile waste. The study adopts the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis) method to comprehensively analyze existing research in this area.The utilization of waste materials for soil stabilization has gained significant attention due to environmental concerns and sustainability objectives. In this review, we explore the effectiveness of using demolished tile waste as a stabilizer for marine clay soil. The analysis reveals that different types of waste materials exhibit varying degrees of improvement in the soil's properties. The results demonstrate a consistent increase in shear strength after stabilization, indicating the suitability of demolished tile waste as a stabilizing agent for soft clay soils. Interestingly, the highest strength is not obtained at the largest additive quantities. Instead, most research papers report a peak in strength at specific additive proportions and curing time, followed by a decline. This phenomenon occurs when the hydration process is complete, and large lumps form between the clay particles. Furthermore, the size of the additive also plays a crucial role in enhancing the strength of problematic soils. Optimal additive size leads to better distribution and interaction with the clay particles, contributing to improved stabilization results. This review provides valuable insights into the potential of utilizing demolished tile waste for enhancing the engineering properties of marine clay soil. The findings highlight the importance of carefully selecting the type and quantity of additives to achieve the desired stabilization outcomes.

Experimental Research on Ceramic Waste as Partial Replacement in Concrete

Due to the day to day innovations and development in construction field, the use of natural aggregates is increased tremendously and at the same time, the production of solid wastes from the demolitions of constructions is also quite high. Because of these reasons the reuse of demolished constructional wastes like ceramic tile came into the picture to reduce the solid waste and to reduce the scarcity of natural aggregates for making concrete. The ceramic tile waste is not only occurring from the demolition of structures but also from the manufacturing unit. The waste material should have to be reused in order to deal with the limited resource of natural aggregate and to reduce the construction wastes. A crushed waste ceramic tile is used as a replacement to the coarse aggregate. The ceramic waste crushed tiles were partially replaced in place of coarse aggregates by 10%, 20%, 30%, 40% and 50%. M25 grade of concrete was designed and tested. The mix designs for different types of mixes were prepared by replacing the coarse aggregate at different percentages of crushed tiles. Experimental investigations like workability, Compressive strength test, Split tensile strength test, Flexural strength test for different concrete mixes with different percentages of waste crushed and granite powder after 7, 14 and 28 days curing period has done. It has been observed that the workability increases with increase in the percentage of replacement of granite powder and crushed tiles increases. The strength of concrete also increases with the ceramic coarse tile aggregate up to 30% percentage.

Investigating The Combined Effects of Replacing Cement with Sugarcane Bagasse Ash and Coarse Aggregate with Ceramic Tile Waste in Concrete Production

In pursuit of sustainable and innovative construction practices, this study investigates the combined effects of sugarcane bagasse ash (SCBA) and ceramic tile waste (CTW) as subsititue to aggregates on concrete properties, aiming to optimize their usage as eco-friendly alternatives. However, SCBA is a waste product of sugar industry. As a result of increasing recognition and understanding of sustainability and recycling in academia and industry over the past several decades, sustainability and recycling have become increasingly significant. It is also important to note that recycling construction waste and debris is one of the opportunities available for reducing construction waste. To optimize the amount of cement replaced by SCBA, the cement was partially replaced by SCBA and the ceramic waste was replaced at different dosages of 10%, 20%, and 30% by weight of coarse aggregates. Different properties such as workability and compressive strength have been evaluated during 7 and 28 days following replacement by SCBA and CTW. The results further revealed that the workability decreased with the inclusion of SCBA and CTW due to water absorption by the CTW and SCBA particles. However, the compressive strength of concrete mix was relatively higher at 10% replacement of cement by SCBA and 10% replacement of CTW, after which it decreased beyond 10% replacement. The maximum compressive strength was observed as 29.31 MPa with 10% SCBA and 10% CTW at the age of 28 days which is around 9.7% higher than the control mix concrete. It was deduced from the results of this study that 10% SCBA and 10% CTW replacement by the cement and coarse aggregates respectively, could be considered asoptimum replacement.

Structural Characteristics and Microstructure Analysis of Soft Soil Stabilised with Fine Ground Tile Waste.

Using ceramic tile waste as a soil stabiliser in road construction is a potential solution to dispose of the waste material while providing a cost-effective alternative to traditional stabilising agents. The ceramic tile waste, when crushed and mixed with soil, helps to improve the strength and durability of the road base. However, the effectiveness of the ceramic tile waste as a soil stabiliser depends on the type and size of ceramic tiles used and the soil properties being stabilised. This study investigated the effect of ground tile waste on the plasticity, compatibility, and mechanical properties such as the unconfined compressive strength (UCS), indirect tensile test (IDT), flexural test (FS), and microstructural analysis. A range of soil mixtures was prepared by adding the different percentages of fine tile waste (TW): 5% to 40%. Including tile waste in the soil led to a decrease in its water-holding capacity, reducing the optimum moisture content required for optimal compaction. Meanwhile, the maximum dry density increased. The UCS, IDT, and FS improved when the optimum 15% of TW was used in the mixes. However, the strength decreased after 20% of the TW addition. This effect was particularly pronounced in the presence of excessive TW contents in soil samples without a pozzolanic reaction. Reusing tile waste as a soil stabiliser can significantly reduce the costs of purchasing new materials and helps to conserve natural resources and reduce the environmental impact of waste disposal.

Experimental Study on Properties of Concrete Using Ceramic Waste as Fine Aggregate and Steel Fiber as Coarse Aggregate

Due to the day-to-day innovations and development in the construction field, the use of natural aggregates is increased tremendously and at the same time, the production of solid wastes from the demolitions of constructions is also quite high. Because of these reasons, the reuse of demolished constructional wastes like ceramic tile and granite powder came into the picture to reduce solid waste and to reduce the scarcity of natural aggregates for making concrete. The ceramic tile waste is not only occurring from the demolition of structures but also from the manufacturing unit. The investigation finds out with the partially replacement of fine aggregate with ceramic waste and steel fiber with coarse aggregate in the concrete mix of M30 was made and fresh and hardness tests were examined after 7 and 28 days. The investigation was achieved on cement concrete in which partial replacement of fine aggregate at percentages of 0%, 5%, 10%, 15% and 20% with ceramic waste and steel fiber with coarse aggregate at a percentage of 0%, 10%, 20% and 30% in M30 grade of concrete respectively.

Evaluation of fresh and hardened properties of self-compacting concrete containing different percentages of waste tiles

Evaluation of fresh and hardened properties of self-compacting concrete containing different percentages of waste tiles

Recycling of roof tile waste in the manufacturing of high-temperature metakaolin-based geopolymer composites

Recycling of roof tile waste in the manufacturing of high-temperature metakaolin-based geopolymer composites

Utilization of Ceramic Tiles Waste as a Partial Replacement of Fine Aggregate in Cement Mortar

Abstract: The rapid growth of the construction industry has led to an increased demand for building materials, particularly aggregates. The extraction of natural aggregates has significant environmental impacts, including landscape alteration and depletion of natural resources. Therefore, finding alternative materials for sustainable construction is essential. This project aims to investigate the potential utilization of ceramic tile waste as a partial replacement for fine aggregate in cement mortar. The research methodology involves collecting ceramic tile waste from local sources and conducting laboratory experiments to evaluate the physical and mechanical properties of cement mortar incorporating different percentages of ceramic tile waste. The properties investigated include workability, compressive strength, flexural strength, and water absorption capacity. The experimental results demonstrate that the addition of ceramic tile waste as a partial replacement for fine aggregate in cement mortar exhibits promising outcomes. The workability of the mortar is within an acceptable range for construction purposes, and the compressive and flexural strengths show satisfactory performance. Moreover, the water absorption capacity of the mortar reduces with an increase in the percentage of ceramic tile waste, indicating improved durability. This research contributes to the sustainable utilization of ceramic tile waste, reducing the environmental burden associated with waste disposal and conserving natural resources. The findings provide valuable insights into the feasibility of incorporating ceramic tile waste in cement mortar, potentially leading to the development of cost-effective and environmentally friendly construction materials

Effect of Partial Replacement of Fine Aggregate by Alternative Materials in Paver Blocks

Abstract: The need of concrete is increasing every year as the population of humans are increasing as per their demands i.e. infrastructure developments and shifting composition etc. Due to rising demands and fight to produce good quality of concrete, construction industries have overused the natural materials used in concrete, leads us to extinction in natural materials and results in rising prices of materials. Thus, the environmental problems related with excessive extraction and mining from natural sources have been reported in many countries. Due to finite availability of natural materials, and involvement of economy, it has now become very important to look as for the alternative source for natural materials used in concrete i.e. gravels and crushed sand. Metal swarf and ceramic tile waste is a propitious material that can be used as an alternative for the crushed sand i.e. (fine aggregates) in concrete. The paper demonstrates the potential of re-use for metal swarf and ceramic tile waste i.e. industrial byproduct as a substitute of a fine aggregate in concrete. The fine aggregates i.e. (crushed sand) are replaced with fine metal swarf and ceramic tile waste in four different substitution rates i.e. (5%, 10%, 15%, and 20%). Tests were performed to examine the mechanical properties i.e. (compressive strength) as well as the durability of concrete i.e. (water absorption). The results indicate that the compressive strength after 28 days of concrete paver blocks was increased a little by replacing metal swarf by 5% weight of fine sand, compressive strength after 28 days of concrete paver blocks decreases by 7-8% for 10%, 15% and 20% replacement with metal swarf. Compressive strength after 28 days was decreased by replacing ceramic tile waste by 7-15% for 5%, 10%, 15% and 20% replacement. Water absorption increases by approximately 10% for each 5% replacement of metal swarf and water absorption increases drastically while replacing ceramic tile waste i.e. around 100% for 20% fine aggregate replacement with ceramic tile waste.

Experimental Investigation on Utilization of Ceramic Tile Waste as a Partial Replacement of Fine Aggregate in Cement Mortar

Experimental Investigation on Utilization of Ceramic Tile Waste as a Partial Replacement of Fine Aggregate in Cement Mortar

Experimental Investigation on Utilization of Ceramic Tile Waste as a Partial Replacement of Fine Aggregate in Cement Mortar

Experimental Investigation on Utilization of Ceramic Tile Waste as a Partial Replacement of Fine Aggregate in Cement Mortar

Experimental Investigation on Utilization of Ceramic Tile Waste as a Partial Replacement of Fine Aggregate in Cement Mortar

Experimental Investigation on Utilization of Ceramic Tile Waste as a Partial Replacement of Fine Aggregate in Cement Mortar

Evaluating resistance of ceramic waste tile self-compacting concrete to sulphuric acid attack

Ceramic waste tile aggregates produced from mixed coloured tile were utilized in self-compacting concrete (SCC). This research was aimed at assessing the performance of SCC in sulphuric acid environment by introducing ceramic waste tile (CWT) as natural fine aggregate replacement in different ratios (0%, 20%, 40%, 60%, 80% and 100%). SCC samples were exposed to a 3% sulphuric acid solution for 7, 28, 90 and 180 days. The transformation of mass, compressive strength, and micro-structure were used to assess the performance of concrete. It was discovered that CWT was sacrificial in nature when the SCC samples were subjected to an acidic environment, which helped to prevent damage to the cement hydration components that provided the strength. X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) showed that the presence of CWT led to substantially less damage to the hydration products. Furthermore, the increment in replacement level after 60% has shown an increment of void ratio, leading to reduction in preliminary mechanical characteristics. It was concluded that 60% replacement level may provide the highest optimum performance in terms of compressive strength and sulphuric acid resistance. According to economic and ecological studies, SCC mixtures that comprise CWT are economical and have lower embodied energy and lesser CO2 emissions.

“Fresh characteristics and compressive strength evaluation of self-compacting concrete prepared with ceramic waste tile and fly ash”

This study aims to use fly ash as cement substitute and ceramic waste tile (CWT) as substitute for fine aggregate (FA), for creating self-compacting concrete (SCC). Fly ash content is kept constant at 30%, and CWT is used in varying proportions of 0%, 10%, 20%, 30% and 40% to create the self-compacting concrete mixtures. Total of five mixtures were cast along with one control mixture. The fresh characteristics were assessed using slump flow, U-box, T500 time, V-funnel and L-box experiments, while the mechanical characteristics was assessed using the compressive strength. The outcomes indicate that the fly ash has a positive impact on the fresh characteristics, whereas CWT affects the fresh characteristics of SCC negatively.In ceramic based SCC mixture, use of fly ash as a partial substitute to cement reduced the harmful effects of the CWT particles to a certain extent on the fresh characteristics. SCC mixture created with combined use of 30% fly ash and 30% CWT (i.e. F30C30 mix) exhibited the highest compressive strength.