Utilisation of construction, demolition and excavation waste for the production of compressed trommel fines blocks

Muhammad Ali; Jack Andrew Cottrell; Gary Lee Etienne

doi:10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2024.134985

Utilisation of construction, demolition and excavation waste for the production of compressed trommel fines blocks

Muhammad Ali, Jack Andrew Cottrell^*, Gary Lee Etienne

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This paper investigates the reuse of trommel fines generated from construction, demolition and excavation waste to produce Compressed Trommel Fines Blocks (CTFBs). Four mix designs investigated the influence of 0 – 15% cement stabilisation on the mechanical properties, durability characteristics and chemical composition of CTFBs. The compressive and flexural strength ranged from 1.49 - 10.1 MPa and 0.23 - 1.82 MPa respectively, with the highest values achieved at 15% cement content. The incorporation of 10 – 15% cement was found to significantly improve the durability of CTFBs. Chemical analyses provided evidence of cement hydration and gave insight into leaching behaviour of potentially toxic elements.

Original language	English
Article number	134985
Number of pages	11
Journal	Construction and Building Materials
Volume	416
Early online date	31 Jan 2024
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2024.134985
Publication status	Published - 16 Feb 2024

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SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 13 Climate Action
SDG 15 Life on Land

Keywords

Construction, Demolition and Excavation
Waste
Compressed Trommel Fines Blocks
Mechanical, Durability and Chemical Testing
Environmental Weathering Test
Landfill
Circular Economy

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Utilisation of construction, demolition and excavation waste for the production of compressed trommel fines blocks

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Physico-mechanical properties of compressed earth blocks stabilised with recycled waste glass particles and lime

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