Properties of fired clay bricks mixed with waste glass
Other Title(s)
خصائص الطوب الطيني الحراري بعد خلطه مع مخلفات الزجاج
Dissertant
Thesis advisor
Comitee Members
Arafah, Muhammad Husni
Tayih, Ali Ibrahim
University
Islamic University
Faculty
Faculty of Engineering
Department
Department of Civil Engineering
University Country
Palestine (Gaza Strip)
Degree
Master
Degree Date
2016
English Abstract
The concrete hollow blocks have traditionally been used as construction materials in Gaza Strip, giving people the wherewithal to construct buildings and keep themselves safe.
Nowadays, with the Israeli siege that stopped cement from entering into Gaza Strip, fired clay bricks may be used as an alternative to concrete blocks.
The production of fired clay bricks with the incorporation of wastes constitutes a positive way for the brick industry to contribute to a more sustainable construction materials.
The advantages are on one hand, a reduction of the clay extraction and, on the other minimization of wastes in landfills.
The main idea of this research is to focus on the ability of making fired clay bricks as alternative masonry units to concrete hollow blocks and enhancing their properties by adding waste glass.
The physical and mechanical properties of fired clay bricks.
Also, the effect of waste glass particle size on the properties of the fired clay brick was studied.
The results showed that the firing shrinkage, bulk density, and compressive strength of the bricks increased as the amount of waste glass content increased and firing temperature increased.
The apparent porosity and water absorption had the same pattern and they decreased with the increase of the amount of waste glass content and firing temperature.
The results also showed that the particle size of waste glass powder was very important and had a significant effect on the properties of fired clay brick; the finest the particle size, the highest the compressive strength.
The optimal properties of fired brick were found at 30% content of waste glass and firing temperature at 1100°C.
The results also implied that it is possible to make bricks with compressive strength of 96.37 MPa and water absorption of 5.93%.
Finally, based on the results of this study, use of waste glass as a brick additive is recommended.
Main Subjects
No. of Pages
79
Table of Contents
Table of contents.
Abstract.
Abstract in Arabic.
Chapter One : Introduction.
Chapter Two : Literature review.
Chapter Three : Experimental program.
Chapter Four : Test results and discussion.
Chapter Five : Conclusions and recommendations.
References.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Abidin, Hisham Husayn Abidin. (2016). Properties of fired clay bricks mixed with waste glass. (Master's theses Theses and Dissertations Master). Islamic University, Palestine (Gaza Strip)
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-727130
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Abidin, Hisham Husayn Abidin. Properties of fired clay bricks mixed with waste glass. (Master's theses Theses and Dissertations Master). Islamic University. (2016).
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-727130
American Medical Association (AMA)
Abidin, Hisham Husayn Abidin. (2016). Properties of fired clay bricks mixed with waste glass. (Master's theses Theses and Dissertations Master). Islamic University, Palestine (Gaza Strip)
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-727130
Language
English
Data Type
Arab Theses
Record ID
BIM-727130
