Shah, Kwok Wei,

Recycled Ceramics in Sustainable Concrete Properties and Performance / Kwok Wei Shah, Ghasan Fahim Huseien. - 1st edition. - 1 online resource illustrations (black and white) - Emerging materials and technologies .

Recycled Ceramics in Sustainable Concrete: Properties and Performance explores the use of novel waste materials in the construction industry as sustainable and environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional cement production technologies. It specifically focuses on using waste ceramics as a binder and aggregate replacement for concrete. Includes a lifecycle assessment Describes recycling of ceramic tile waste as fine and coarse aggregate replacement Discusses microstructure performance of sustainable concrete Evaluates performance of sustainable concrete exposed to elevated temperatures and corrosives Written for materials, chemical, and civil engineers as well as others who develop construction materials, this book provides readers with a thorough understanding of the merits of using waste ceramics to produce sustainable concrete. .

1000298892 9781003120292 1003120296 9781000298970 1000298973 9781000298932 1000298930 9781000298895

10.1201/9781003120292 doi


Concrete--Additives.
Ceramic materials--Recycling.
TECHNOLOGY / Material Science
TECHNOLOGY / Construction / Masonry

TP884.A3

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