RESEARCH ARTICLE
Environmental Improvement in Use of Fine Fraction Recycled Aggregates as a Raw Material in Masonry Mortar Fabrication
Mariano González Cortina1, *, Pablo Saiz Martínez1, Francisco Fernández Martínez2
Article Information
Identifiers and Pagination:
Year: 2017Volume: 11
Issue: Suppl-2, M6
First Page: 371
Last Page: 380
Publisher ID: TOBCTJ-11-371
DOI: 10.2174/1874836801711010371
Article History:
Received Date: 05/06/2017Revision Received Date: 2/07/2017
Acceptance Date: 3/07/2017
Electronic publication date: 30/11/2017
Collection year: 2017
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Abstract
Background:
Great use of raw material and natural resources as well as generation of huge amount of waste make the construction and building sector one of the less sustainable human activities.
Objective:
The main aim of this research is to study both technical feasibility and environmental sustainability of fine fraction recycled aggregates (RA) use in masonry mortar fabrication. Method. The tests were developed using the binder CEM IV/B (V) 32.5 N and two types of RA: ceramic RA and concrete RA. The substitution percentages were 50%, 75% and 100% and cement-to-aggregate by dry weight proportions were 1:3 and 1:4.
Results:
Performed tests show that cement-based mortars fabricated with CEM IV/B (V) 32. 5 N can incorporate concrete and ceramic recycled aggregates, using both cement-to-aggregate proportions, complying with the limits established by the Spanish standards. On the other hand, carbon footprint calculation of one of the RA used in the research and a comparative study with natural aggregate (NA) carbon footprint were carried out to analyze environmental sustainability of fine fraction RA. Conclusion. The results show that the amount of kgCo2eq released into the atmosphere as a result of RA fabrication is significantly lower compared with the emissions from NA fabrication, and therefore the use of this type of waste reduces greenhouse gas emissions.