Brick Waste Research Articles

Exploring flexural performance and abrasion resistance in recycled brick powder-based engineered geopolymer composites

BackgroundDue to growing global concerns regarding the management of construction waste, this study investigates the feasibility of creating engineered geopolymer composites by replacing traditional industrial by-products (slag) with construction waste, specifically recycled brick waste powder.ResultsPolyvinyl alcohol fibers were incorporated into the engineered geopolymer composite mixtures. The substitution of slag with recycled brick waste powder was carried out at varying percentages: 0, 20, 40, 60, 80, and 100%, resulting in six different engineered geopolymer composite mixtures. The study evaluated the flexural strength, sorptivity, water absorption, and abrasion resistance of the engineered geopolymer composites, and also, microstructural characterization was conducted using scanning electron microscopy. The findings demonstrated that incorporating recycled brick waste powder into the engineered geopolymer composite mixes resulted in a decrease in flexural strength by 35.59% and a notable increase in midspan deflection by 339% when slag was replaced. Concurrently, there was a significant rise in water absorption and sorptivity by approximately 304 and 214%, respectively, when slag was entirely substituted with recycled brick waste powder. Conversely, abrasion resistance decreased, with the inclusion of recycled brick waste powder resulting in an 84% increase in volume change. The scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis showed active geopolymerization of recycled brick waste powder within the engineered geopolymer composite mixtures.ConclusionsThe results of this investigation demonstrate that it is feasible to produce engineered geopolymer composites using recycled brick waste powder instead of slag. The greater ductility and increased midspan deflection point to areas that require further optimization, even in spite of the observed decreases in flexural strength and abrasion resistance. The SEM examination reveals an active geopolymerization, highlighting the potential of recycled brick waste powder to produce environmentally friendly and sustainable construction materials. These results offer a good starting point for further studies that try to maximize the durability and performance of these composites.

Effect of lightweight composite brick’s waste on the removal of malachite green from aqueous solution and phytotoxicity assessment

ABSTRACT This study investigates the removal of malachite green (MG) dye by adsorption process using as adsorbent a waste byproduct from lightweight composite brick production, composed of clay and 5 wt.% argan nut shell and designed as waste bricks (WB). Characterization of the adsorbent (WB) was conducted using several techniques such as XRD, XRF, FTIR, etc. Optimal conditions for the adsorption process of MG dye with WB were carried out, considering adsorbent dose (0.02–0.4 g/mL), pH (2–12), contact time (0–360 min), and MG dye concentration (20–210 mg/L). The obtained outcomes indicated that the optimal parameters for a dye concentration of 20 mg/L are an adsorbent dose of 0.15 g/mL, a pH of 10, and an adsorption time of 180 minutes. Furthermore, kinetic, isotherm, and thermodynamic adsorption have been evaluated. The results highlighted that the pseudo second-order and Langmuir model described accurately the adsorption process with an adsorption capacity of about 2.66 mg/g and 23.48 mg/g respectively. While the thermodynamic study conducted at four temperatures (298 K, 308 K, 318 K, 328 K) revealed that the adsorption process is spontaneous and endothermic in nature. Finally, a phytotoxicity test of malachite green dye solutions was carried out using wheat and lentil seeds confirming the treatment effectiveness of the adsorbent.

Fabrication and characterization of recycled construction waste bricks modified with sisal fibers

The study presents an investigation into the preparation and characterization of modified hemp fiber reinforced recycled construction waste bricks for ground and road applications. By incorporating 1 % hemp fiber and a 70/30 ratio of recycled concrete aggregate to recycled brick aggregate, the optimal combination was identified, resulting in a maximum compressive strength of 36.2 MPa, a 38.7 % improvement over the control bricks. The addition of 2 % hemp fiber increased the flexural strength by 85.7 %, while the thermal conductivity decreased by 41.5 % with the inclusion of 2 % hemp fiber and 100 % recycled brick aggregate. Scanning electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction analysis confirmed the compatibility of hemp fibers with the cement matrix and their role in enhancing the microstructure of the bricks and hydration process. These findings highlight the potential of hemp fiber-reinforced recycled waste bricks as environmentally friendly high-performance materials for sustainable ground and road construction.

Effect of the Utilization of Lightweight Brick Wastes and Silica Fume Addition on the Concrete Compressive Strength

Effect of the Utilization of Lightweight Brick Wastes and Silica Fume Addition on the Concrete Compressive Strength

Optimalisasi Pengendalian Rasio ICP Boat dengan Limbah Brick Ladle Converter Matte (Al2O3-SiO2) Menggunakan Simulasi Factsage

The purification process to increase the nickel content is carried out in a Pierce Smith converter through several stages, including charging, blowing, skimming, dry up, and casting, resulting in a nickel matte with a 75-78% nickel content. After casting, the nickel matte is stored in ladles, with each converter being able to accommodate the casting of 7 ladles, each with a capacity of about 15.5 tons. These ladles are made of carbon steel with a brick lining, consisting of castables on the walls and alumina brick on the bottom. Repeated pouring of matte into the ladles can cause surface erosion due to high heat input and matte friction, as well as chemical issues such as build-up. The refractory material in these ladles will undergo a total relining scheme, resulting in waste brick classified as B3 waste. The potential of the waste brick in the ladles is still quite high in producing residual nickel matte in a homogenized form. Therefore, the waste brick from the ladles will be considered to be mixed with ICP Boat with specific composition and distribution. The resulting mixture will be used as feed in the converter purification process by reviewing the variation of the waste brick to ICP Boat ratio using FactSage software simulation and validating the results through field experiments. FactSage software simulation recommends an improvement in the waste brick to ICP Boat mixture ratio of about 4.6-12% at a temperature of 1200°C to prevent the formation of spinel and olivine Keywords: Converter, ladle, brick, ICP boat, FactSage

Feasibility of Treated Sand Brick Waste with Silica Fume Based Geopolymer for Coarse Aggregate Application

Construction and demolition waste (CDW) management should focus on reducing CDW or properly recycling the materials since this waste is now a global problem. Sand brick waste, a component of a building’s structure, is one type of CDW. To be used as recycled aggregate, these wastes are invariably categorised as low grade. Due of the improved qualities provided, geopolymer research has recently become more popular. The objective of this study is to investigate the physical and mechanical properties of recycled sand brick aggregate (RSB) treated with silica fume based geopolymer coating. Additionally, the effectiveness of the treated RSB will be applied in concrete as coarse aggregate. The sample was made using a solid-to-liquid ratio of 1.0, 1.2, 1.4, 1.6, and 1.8. At 2.5 and 10 M, alkaline activator is a constant variable. Testing of specific gravity, water absorption, and aggregate impact value were analysed. The treated RSB concrete will then be evaluated against normal concrete. In terms of density, water absorption, and compressive strength, natural concrete performs better than treated RSB concrete. In comparison to natural concrete, treated RSB concrete absorbs 5.8% more water. Treated RSB concrete has a density of 1815 kg/m3, compared to natural concrete’s 2080 kg/m3. The compressive strength of concrete made using treated RSB aggregate is 18.1 MPa after 7 days, and 27.1 MPa at 28 days. The testing revealed that the treated RSB aggregate concrete met the specifications. As a result, treated RSB aggregate concrete offers an advantage over natural OPC concrete while saving the environment.

Formulation of high-recycled-content hydraulic cements based on alkali aluminosilicate chemistry and mechanochemical processing techniques

The current study investigates the potential of various waste materials and industrial by-products for formulating high-recycled content hydraulic cement, leveraging alkali aluminosilicate chemistry principles. Through rigorous characterization employing X-ray fluorescence (XRF), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), alongside alkalinity and alkali solubility assessments, the chemical and mineralogical compositions of waste brick, lime kiln dust, cement kiln dust, waste glass, gypsum, foundry sand, granulated blast furnace slag, and impounded coal ash were unveiled. Silicon and aluminum were found abundantly in these materials, with lime kiln dust and slag contributing calcium. A thoroughly crafted blend, enriched with alkalis, underwent mechanochemical activation to yield a hydraulic cement finely tuned to meet specific chemical ratios required for effective alkali aluminosilicate reactions. Upon hydration, this innovative cement exhibited rapid early strength development, achieving a commendable compressive strength of 32 MPa within 28 days a performance on par with standard Portland cement. Remarkably, the heat of hydration profiles revealed a prompt onset of hydration reactions, marked by a significant exothermic peak within the initial hours, in contrast to the gradual peak observed with Portland cement. TGA/DTA results further corroborated the thermal stability of the hydration products formed. Alkali-solubility assessments of the raw materials emerged as reliable indicators of their reactivity within the cement matrix, with solubility values exceeding 20 % for waste glass and impounded coal ash, signifying their high potential for alkali activation. The culmination of this research underscores the feasibility of re-composing waste materials to craft alkali aluminosilicate cement, offering performance akin to conventional options. These findings advocate for the adoption of sustainable material utilization in construction, paving the way for enhanced industrial symbiosis in cement production.

Valorizing Waste Bricks in Geopolymer Membrane Preparation for Treating Oily Wastewater: Effects of Curing Temperature and Liquid-to-Solid Ratio

Valorizing Waste Bricks in Geopolymer Membrane Preparation for Treating Oily Wastewater: Effects of Curing Temperature and Liquid-to-Solid Ratio

Some Properties of a Cementitious Mortar Containing Granulated Rubber Waste and Brick Fillers: An Experimental Study, Mathematical Modeling and Optimization

Abstract The objective of this study is to assess the impact of incorporating rubber tire waste and brick fillers as a substitute for sand in cement mortar samples. The evaluation includes measurements of the bending strength, dynamic modulus of elasticity, and displacement. The replacement of sand by rubber waste (RW) and brick waste (BW) at 0%, 10%, 20% and 30% for rubber waste and 0%, 2.5%, 5.0%, 7.5%, and 10% for brick waste by volume was experimentally conducted. According to the findings, the introduction of rubber waste leads to a significant reduction in the flexural strength, dynamic modulus of elasticity, and displacement. The brick waste can be considered a suitable filler, which minimizes the negative effect of rubber tires and tends to result in suitable mixtures. The optimal values (10.10% for the RW and 10% for the BW) showed good agreement with the experimental results, with differences of 1.85%, -4.73%, and -4.48% for the displacement, flexural strength, and dynamic elastic modulus, respectively.

Reemplazo del Agregado Fino por Residuo de Ladrillo Refractario en Concreto Expuesto a Elevadas Temperaturas

Refractory brick waste, added to the fires originated in structures, makes it possible to bring together two problems to contribute to sustainable construction and introduce new aggregate alternatives in concrete. The objective of the study was to produce concrete with less fine aggregate and to evaluate a more sustainable concrete, using refractory brick residues (RBR) to replace fine aggregate in five percentages 10 %, 20 %, 30 %, 40 % and 50 % to be exposed to direct fire. The design was based on a water-cement w/c ratio of 0.71 and the production of 144 RBR-based concrete specimens. The fresh samples were subjected to slump and fresh unit weight tests, the cylindrical specimens prepared after 28 days of curing were subjected to compressive strength at room temperature and various temperatures (200 to 1 000 °C) for different times of 15, 30 and 60 minutes. In addition, a Three Factor statistical analysis of variance was performed with respect to the compressive strength at 28 days. The results showed that the RBR influences the concrete mix are less workable and reduce the fresh unit weight at higher substitution percentages. On the other hand, the ideal dosage was with the percentage of 40RBR as opposed to the other dosages subjected to heat, being insignificant at 15-minute exposure, but relevant at 30 and 60 minutes. It is concluded that RBR significantly influences the improvement of its mechanical properties under high heat and the amount of residues is limited to a specific dosage, providing a sustainable constructive approach to direct controlled fire exposures.

Synergistic valorization of rice straw and red brick demolition in development performance of lightweight cement mortars

This work deals with upgrading the undesirable agro- and industrial wastes, such as rice straw (RS), red brick demolition (RBP), and polystyrene foam (PSF), for construction purposes, as an excellent strategy to protect the environment. In this respect, the RS and its pulp fibers are modified by PSF, followed by their incorporating individually or in hybrid with RBP, in cement mortar formulation. As a substitute for fine aggregates. Six rice straw pulps used in this study were prepared from alkali, neutral, acidic, and kraft pulping agents. The effective performance of this investigated route is assessed from the mechanical properties, density, moisture resistance (thickness swelling and water absorption), measurements of the resulting mortar composites, as well as how the investigated treatment effects on behavior of RS fibers. The finding results show that the modified RS fibers, especially those results from KOH–NH4OH and neutral RS-pulping reagents, in hybrid with red brick waste provide motors with better mechanical and water resistance properties. These treated fibers have a synergistic role for including the RBP in mortar formulation to 30 %. The produced mortar has compressive strength 6.2 MPa and flexural strength 4.4 MPa, which is convenient to apply as load-bearing wall. Moreover, they provide improvement in resistance to thickness swelling and water absorption after 24-h exposure to water. The reduction in thickness swelling and water resistance reached 36.7 and 52.8 %, respectively. From the TGA measurements and SEM, it is interesting to notice that the investigated route accepts the RS fibers thermal stability and hydrophobic surface character.

Formulation of geopolymer binder based on volcanic-scoria and clay brick wastes using rice husk ash-NaOH activator: Fresh and hardened properties

The present study investigated the influence of the replacement of waste clay bricks (WB) by volcanic scoria (Zg) on the fresh and hardened properties of geopolymer binders for potential construction applications at ambient temperature. Geopolymer paste samples were prepared using Zg as raw material blended with WB ranging from 0 to 50 wt% of total raw materials. Alternative alkaline activator used for the geopolymer synthesis was prepared by mixing rice husk ash (RHA) and 6 mol/L of NaOH solution. The geopolymers were cured at room temperature for 28 days, then subjected to mechanical property tests; microstructural and macrostructural characterization studies. Results showed that both flowability and setting time of geopolymer mixtures decreased with increases in WB content. The reduction in workability could be attributed to increase in the relatively rough surface of WB particles, which resulted in inter-particle friction. Flexural strength increased from 4 to 12 MPa while the compressive strength 24–52 MPa with the increase in WB up to 50%. The WB powders enriched Al content in mixtures, establishing the Si-O-Al bonds, confirmed by 27Al MAS NMR spectroscopy exhibiting the more Al(IV) sites integrating the N-A-S-H network. Incorporating the WB powders contributed to the development of densified matrix.

On the computational evaluation of carbon dioxide emissions of concrete mixes incorporating waste materials: A strength-based approach

In the last decades, the high emissions of carbon dioxide during concrete production have pushed the scientific community to develop innovative ways towards reductions of such carbon dioxide emissions. An effective way is to use waste materials to replace conventional concrete materials, but this may come at the cost of reduced concrete performance. Hence, there is a need to link the carbon dioxide emission of concrete with concrete strength (strength-carbon dioxide emission relationship). This study bridges this gap by investigating the possibility of reducing carbon dioxide emissions in concrete by incorporating waste brick powder (WBP) and waste tire rubber (WTR) using a strength-based approach. This resulted in the formulation of three concrete grades of 20 MPa, 25 MPa and 30 MPa. It is shown that the impacts of including WBP and WTR on carbon dioxide emissions of concrete mixes are significant. Moreover, the compressive strength values corresponding to contents of 5 % WBP and 20 % WTR reduce dramatically by more than 32.57 % in comparison with conventional concrete mixes. However, 5P0T and 5P10T concrete mixes reveal both the reductions in carbon dioxide emissions and reasonable concrete strength. The present research therefore shows that certain concrete mixes incorporating WBP and WTR can provide the driving force for reducing carbon dioxide emissions and preventing substantial compressive strength reductions.

Facile fabrication of next-generation sustainable brick and mortar through geopolymerization of construction debris

Waste from construction and demolition (also known as CDW) is one of the most harmful environmental issues. This study's primary goal is to produce new mortar and brick materials from recycled concrete powder (RCP) and recycled brick powder (RBP), two of the most popular CDW. Geopolymeric mortar and brick samples were produced by passing RCP and RBP through sieve No. 50 (with sand filler if necessary) and combining them with an alkaline solution made of water glass (WG) and NaOH. In this study, the mixture was then cured for three days at 80 °C in an oven. The effects of filler, RBP amount, WG amount, and the concentration of NaOH alkaline solution on the samples’ strength were examined. Additionally, XRF and SEM/XRD tests were performed to verify the materials' composition and microstructure. The mechanical strength of the samples showed an increase with the increase of RCP values, so the brick sample with filler showed the highest compressive strength, measuring 59.53 MPa. The study's samples exhibited strong mechanical properties. Additionally, all of the bricks' water absorption fell within the standard range. In summary, according to different standards, both waste concrete and waste brick can be used to produce geopolymer materials especially bricks for construction and paving purposes.

Combined application of CDWs as precursors and aggregates in geopolymer composites: A comprehensive rheological analysis

The study of rheological characterization of construction and demolition waste (CDW)-based geopolymeric materials has gained interest due to digital innovation in construction and the increased focus on sustainable materials. Understanding the rheological behavior of these materials is essential due to their rapid geopolymeric reaction kinetics and viscosity behavior. This study investigated the impact of various CDW-based fine recycled aggregates, including crushed concrete aggregates (CRC), crushed ceramic-tile aggregates (CTA), and crushed brick aggregates (CBA), on the rheological behavior of geopolymer mortars (GPMs). Natural sand (NSA) was utilized as a reference for comparison purposes. In addition to CDW-aggregates, the GPMs were also made from optimized CDW-based precursors of brick waste powder (BP), ceramic-tile waste powder (TP), or concrete waste powder (CP). As a result, twelve different GPMs were considered, each containing 100 % individual CRC, CTA, and CBA fine aggregates, blended with BP, TP, and CP precursors. The study evaluated the relationship between the design variable of SiO2/Al2O3 molar ratio as well as the packing densities (PD) of GPM systems and their rheological characteristics, such as flow, apparent and plastic viscosity, yield and shear stresses, thixotropy and shear strains employing the compressible packing method. The results indicate that all GPMs possess shear-thinning or pseudoplastic characteristics. Enhanced SiO2/Al2O3 molar ratio generally resulted in increased rheological parameters. However, using TP as a precursor and CBA as fine aggregates in GPM matrices led to significant enhancement in rheological parameters due to the higher specific surface area of TP and the greater irregularity, convexity, and absorption capacity of CBA particles. Notably, although the enhanced non-colloidal frictional interactions and colloidal flocculation of CRC, CTA, and CBA resulted in reduced flow tendency of GPMs, they have been found to improve the thixotropy during the initial geopolymeric gelation stage.

Sustainable reuse of waste ceramic tiles powder and waste brick powder as a replacement for cement on green high strength concrete properties

Nowadays, reducing construction waste has grabbed the attention. As bricks and ceramic tiles represent more than 50% of the ceramic waste in many European countries. Thus, the recycling of this waste type is one of the most significant challenges within the paradigm of the circular economy. This paper investigated the impact of substitution levels of cement by waste ceramic powder (WCP) and waste brick powder (WBP) at 0%, 5%, 10% and 15%, on the HSC characteristics. The WBP and WCP materials were characterized in detail by laser granulometry, XRF and XRD measurements, followed by standard mixing, production, and curing of concrete samples. The experiments on dry density, modulus of elasticity, flexural strength, splitting tensile strength, compressive strength, resistance to sulfate attack, water absorption and ultrasonic pulse velocity were conducted to evaluate the hardened properties of concrete. It was demonstrated that the durability and strength of concrete containing WBP and WCP as partial replacements for cement are marginally inferior to those of the control sample. On the other hand, samples containing WBP had a lesser negative effect on HSC properties in comparison with samples containing WCP. However, employing a 5% WBP with 10% WCP mixture enhanced the characteristics of the HSC in comparison to samples containing various percentages of WCP individually. In addition, the microstructure analyses revealed that the addition of 10% WCP and 5%WBP to HSC specimens resulted in higher hydration products and a slightly denser concrete matrix compared to samples containing various percentages of WCP individually. Research findings indicate that a 15% substitution of cement with WCP or WBP illustrated an environmental benefit in concrete production due to a 13.1% reduction in specific energy consumption.

Combined impact of dune sand and crushed brick waste on the characteristics of raw earth bricks

The primary motivators behind the renewed focus on employing locally available materials, recycling industrial waste, and utilizing their characteristics for adobe bricks are cost-effective building materials, thermally efficient, consuming less energy and reducing environmental emissions. In light of this, this study examines how the physical characteristics and mechanical behavior of quicklime-stabilized adobe bricks' are affected when dune sand (DS) and crushed fired brick waste (CB) are combined. The thermal conductivity of adobe bricks was also studied. According to the data, the compressive and flexural strengths significantly improved with the addition of 40% CB. A slight strength increase was observed with the incorporation of 20% DS, which is not the case for the other types of sand. Addition of 20% DS to the mixtures resulted in a decrease in the TA and Cb. SEM technique confirmed that the use of CB and DS in the adobe bricks preparation procedure resulted in a reduction of voids in the matrix, thereby improving the characteristics, especially their physical characteristics. Additionally, there was an improvement in the apparent density when the M1 combination was included. This resulted in an increase in the speed at which ultrasonic waves propagated. Similarly, M3 combination helped to reduce the TA and Cb. With regard to M1 combination, it increased the compressive and flexural strength of adobe bricks by 71.75% and 52.23%, respectively, as compared to the RB. Significant increases in elasticity modulus were observed in compression and flexion. The combination of CB and DS slightly increased the thermal conductivity.

Optimal utilization of low-quality construction waste and industrial byproducts in sustainable recycled concrete

Construction and demolition waste (CDW) contains abundant low-quality recycled brick aggregates (RBA) that can potentially substitute natural aggregates (NA) in concrete production. However, recycled brick aggregate concrete (RBAC) shows inferior mechanical and durability performance compared to natural aggregate concrete (NAC), posing barriers to RBAC widespread adoption. This study investigates the combined influence of supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) derived from industrial byproducts and hooked-end steel fibers (HSF) on properties of concrete with 0%, 50% and 100% RBAs from CDW as replacement for natural coarse aggregates (NCA). Addition of 0.5% HSF and 20%, 10%, and 30% fly ash (FA), silica fume (SF), and ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS) as cement replacement, respectively, were considered. Effect of different SCMs and HSF on compressive strength, splitting tensile strength, flexural strength, ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV), water absorption (WA), freeze-thaw (FT) and acid attack resistance of concrete were studied. Results indicated that individual incorporation of HSF showed more contribution towards mechanical performance while combined incorporation of SCMs and HSF enhanced both mechanical and durability properties, along with reduction of up to 15.6% in embodied carbon of RBAC. Microstructural examination showed pore refinement and interfacial transition zone densification in RBAC with SCMs and HSF. This study demonstrates that sustainable RBAC with excellent mechanical and durability requirements could be produced using demolished brick waste and industrial byproducts.

Compressive loading and response time behavior of concrete containing refractory brick coarse aggregates

This research aimed to determine compressive stress and response time of using refractory brick waste as alternative natural coarse aggregates combined with blended cement in manufacturing sustainable concrete. The experiment was conducted by adding 15–50% aggregates volume of refractory bricks coarse aggregate (RBCA) to concrete mix in order to determine the suitability as coarse aggregates. The results showed that the slump values for the combination of standard concrete (SC) with all RBCA satisfied the design value of ± 20 cm and this showed easy handling and workability of the fresh concrete produced. Moreover, the peak stress and toughness were reduced as RBCA increased from 15 to 50% at both w/c of 0.52 and 0.49. The relationship between compressive stress and response time also showed that the travel time at the elastic, peak, and ultimate stages decreased as RBCA increased from 15 to 50% at both w/c. It was concluded that concrete mix with 50% RBCA did not meet the required criteria at w/c of 0.49 but those with 15–50% RBCA satisfied the minimum requirements at w/c of 0.52.

Reuse of Brick Waste in the Construction Industry

Demolition work produces a lot of waste or demolition waste made up of different materials like concrete, wood, metals, bricks, glass, plastics and asphalt. To maintain environmental sustainability this waste must be managed. This study offers a sustainable solution for the construction industry by providing a thorough analysis of demolition waste management with a focus on the reuse of brick aggregate and brick dust. Samples from a controlled demolition site were collected for the study. The brick samples from the demolition site were found through laboratory testing to have greater compressive strength than regular bricks, making them an acceptable building material. Brick dust was also discovered to be a superior void filler. These waste materials were used to create lean concrete, which was stronger than regular concrete and thus suitable for building. Cost comparisons revealed significant cost savings, making this strategy appealing from an economic standpoint. The study emphasises how using bricks made from demolition debris could lower carbon emissions. Responsible demolition waste management can also prevent priceless land resources from being turned into landfills, enhance soil quality and advance in building a circular economy. In conclusion, improving demolition waste management, particularly by recycling brick waste, offers a long-term solution for the building sector. It contributes to a greener and more sustainable future by minimising environmental impact, conserving resources, lowering construction costs and promoting a circular economy.