Feasibility Study of Partial Replacement of Cement and Sand in Mortar by Brick Waste Material
Hemraj R. Kumavat1, Yogesh N. Sonawane2
1Prof. Hemraj Ramdas Kumavat, Department of Civil Engineering, North Maharashtra University, R.C. Patel Institute of Technology, Shirpur, Dhule (Maharashtra), India.
2Prof. Yogesh Narayan Sonawane, Department of Civil Engineering, North Maharashtra University, R.C. Patel Institute of Technology, Shirpur, Dhule (Maharashtra), India.
Manuscript received on 12 March 2013 | Revised Manuscript received on 21 March 2013 | Manuscript Published on 30 March 2013 | PP: 17-20 | Volume-2 Issue-4, March 2013 | Retrieval Number: D0486032413/13©BEIESP
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Abstract: Brick waste is investigated for its use as a replacement of cement and sand in cement mortar as it behaves as a pozzoloana. It may make an important contribution towards decreasing the adverse effect of the production, disposal and the dumping of brick waste on the environment. The results show that richer mixes gives lower value of bulk density and higher values of compressive strength for sand replacement with brick waste up to 40%. The paper presents useful data for the brick manufacturing industry, builders and mortar manufacturing companies in terms of minimizing the impact of brick waste and using eco-efficient materials.
Keywords: Bulk Dry Density of Fresh and Hardened Mortar, Cement Replacement, Compressive Strength, Sand Replacement.
Scope of the Article: Composite Materials