The pulp and paper industry traditionally generates large amounts of wastes at different
stages of its production process, such as primary sludge that is extremely wet. The aim of …

Mortars with external coating are often subjected to situations of sudden degradation, such
as heat stroke, salt attack in coastal environments, or rain. Therefore, the objective of this …

This study experimentally investigates the durability characteristics of rubberized concrete
up to 30% rubber content. The durability characteristics including the carbonation depth …

Novel bricks have been produced by firing mixes of water treatment sludge (WTS) and fired
clay brick waste (BW). The capitalization of sludge in the construction industry is the most …

The present study investigates the development of artificial stones containing travertine
powder, fine sand, and travertine sludge. The stone powder and sludge were considered as …

A pulp and paper industry generates a large amount of industrial solid wastes, which are
mostly wet sludge, basically composed by kaolin and pulp. The National Solid Waste Policy …

The construction sector is constantly growing and, consequently, the increase in the use of
building materials. In view of this, the red ceramic industry is responsible for a large amount …

The production of cement concrete composites usually results in high emissions of CO 2
which results in severe damage to environment. Therefore, investigations are required to …

In recent years, ceramics have played very significant roles in the immobilization of
potentially hazardous waste. Currently, this technology is making a strong impression as an …

The work aims to observe the effect of waste ceramic brick (WCB), ground in two times, 60
and 120 min for use in mortar. The crystalline phases presented in clays of the north of Rio …