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Abadou, Y, Kettab, R and Ghreib, A (2018) Experimental investigation on the carbonation properties of dune sand ceramic waste mortar. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 16(03), 501–16.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Performance; Durability; Accelerated carbonation; Ceramic waste; Dune sand;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1726-0531
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/JEDT-05-2017-0047
  • Abstract:
    This paper aims to analyse the behaviour of dune sand mortars with the addition of ceramic waste. The objective of improving the performance of these modified mortars was evaluated in terms of accelerated carbonation performance. Design/methodology/approach The effect of these recycled materials was studied in an experimental programme through several tests. The carbonation depth was determined using a classical phenolphthalein test. The mass fractions of Ca(OH)2 and CaCO3 were calculated using thermogravimetric analysis, water absorption occurring through capillary action and open porosity, and the mechanical characteristics were measured after subjecting the materials to wetting–drying cycles. Findings The results show that using ceramic waste provides better performance in terms of water absorption by capillary action, open porosity and carbonation penetration. Originality/value This research is a study of the incorporation of ceramic waste up to 10 per cent in dune sand mortar. The choice of using ceramic waste to produce dune sand mortars has benefits from economic, environmental and technical points of view and offers a possibility for improving the durability of mortars.

Adamtey, S and Onsarigo, L (2018) Analysis of pipe-bursting construction risks using probability-impact model. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 16(03), 461–77.

Aluko, R O, Daniel, E I, Shamsideen Oshodi, O, Aigbavboa, C O and Abisuga, A O (2018) Towards reliable prediction of academic performance of architecture students using data mining techniques. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 16(03), 385–97.

Dadashnejad, A and Valmohammadi, C (2018) Investigating the effect of value stream mapping on operational losses: a case study. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 16(03), 478–500.

Faccio, M, Gamberi, M, Nedaei, M and Pilati, F (2018) Technical and economic modelling and evaluation of a water distribution system equipped with an autoclave for industrial production applications. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 16(03), 342–59.

Hassan, O A and Johansson, C (2018) Glued laminated timber and steel beams. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 16(03), 398–417.

Olanrewaju, A and Tan, S Y (2018) An exploration into design criteria for affordable housing in Malaysia. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 16(03), 360–84.

Othman, A A E and Elsaay, H (2018) A learning-based framework adopting post occupancy evaluation for improving the performance of architectural design firms. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 16(03), 418–38.

Owusu-Manu, D, Kukah, A, Edwards, D J, Pärn, E A, El-Gohary, H and Aigbavboa, C (2018) Causal relationships of moral hazard and adverse selection of Ghanaian Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) construction projects. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 16(03), 439–60.