Utilization of Marble Wastes in Clay Bricks: A Step towards Lightweight Energy Efficient Construction Materials

Marble Dust Bricks Compressive Strength Thermal Conductivity Porosity.

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  • Zeeshan Khan City University of Science and Information Technology Peshawar,, Pakistan
  • Akhtar Gul Department of civil engineering, University of Engineering and Technology Campus-III Bannu,, Pakistan
  • Syed Azmat Ali Shah Centre for Disaster Preparedness and Management, University of Peshawar,, Pakistan
  • Samiullah Qazi Department of Civil Engineering, University of Engineering and Technology Peshawar,, Pakistan
  • Nauman Wahab Research Assistant, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain,, United Arab Emirates
  • Eid Badshah Department of Civil Engineering, University of Engineering and Technology Peshawar,, Pakistan
  • Tayyab Naqash
    engr.tayyabnaqash@gmail.com
    Department of Civil Engineering, Islamic University of al-Madinah al-Munawara,, Saudi Arabia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6323-7027
  • Khan Shahzada Department of Civil Engineering, University of Engineering and Technology Peshawar,, Pakistan

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Marble dust is one of the hazardous byproducts of marble-processing factories and requires planned disposal. Its beneficial use as a construction material will add to the sustainability, and most importantly, might overcome the burden of marble waste disposal. However, the use of marble dust in concrete has a negative impact. Therefore, this research examines various properties related to the utilization of such material in ceramic clay, and therefore its effects on the use of clay bricks are investigated. The research activity covers the categorization of marble dust powder from three different sources: Ziarat in Mohmand Agency, Buneer, and Mullagori (Pakistan). Its utilization in different proportions preparation of bricks is also addressed. Through the partial replacement of clay with marble dust from 0 to 30% by weight with amplification of 5%, seven mix designs are examined. The test result includes Bulk density, water absorption, porosity, thermal insulation, and strength. The partial replacement of clay with marble dust reduced its weight, strength and increased its porosity, water absorption, and thermal insulation. Furthermore, the utilization of marble powder in bricks minimizes soil erosion and reduces pollution to the environment.

 

Doi: 10.28991/cej-2021-03091738

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