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Title Characterization and standardization of different-origin end-of-life building materials toward assessment of circularity performance
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Authors Ozcelikci, E; Yildirim, G; Siad, H; Lachemi, M; Sahmaran, M
Title Characterization and standardization of different-origin end-of-life building materials toward assessment of circularity performance
Year 2023
Published Magazine Of Concrete Research, 76.0, 2
DOI 10.1680/jmacr.23.00011
Abstract Construction and demolition waste (CDW) management and recycling practices are crucial for transitioning to a circular economy. This study focuses on the detailed characterization of CDWs, including hollow brick (HB), red clay brick (RCB), roof tile (RT), concrete (C), and glass (G), collected from seven different sites. The CDWs were characterized based on particle size distribution, chemical composition, and crystalline nature. Pozzolanic activity was evaluated through compressive strength measurements of cement mortars with 20% cement replacement by CDWs at 7, 28, and 90 days. The results showed that clayey CDWs exhibited similar physical/chemical properties and crystalline structures. Compositions of Cs varied significantly based on their original materials. CDWs satisfied the minimum strength activity index for supplementary cementitious materials, with pozzolanic activity influenced by fineness and SiO2+Al2O3 contents. The average strength activity indexes for HB, RCB, RT, C, and G were 84.5%, 86.3%, 83.4%, 80.7%, and 75.8%, respectively. Clayey CDWs contributed to mechanical strength development, while Cs' contribution was related to hydration of unreacted cementitious particles. G exhibited the weakest pozzolanic activity due to its coarser particle size. Overall, CDWs demonstrated suitable properties for use as supplementary cementitious materials in PC-based systems.
Author Keywords Construction and demolition waste (CDW); Characterization; Physical and chemical properties; Circular economy; Pozzolanic activity; UN SDG 11: Sustainable cities and communities; UN SDG 13: Climate action
Index Keywords Index Keywords
Document Type Other
Open Access Open Access
Source Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED)
EID WOS:001066162700001
WoS Category Construction & Building Technology; Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Research Area Construction & Building Technology; Materials Science
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