Utilization of Various Industrial Wastes in Ordinary Concrete Under Normal Manufacturing Conditions

Abstract

AbstractThe main objective of the present work is to evaluate using alkaline wastewater from pot factories (recycled NaOH solutions with variant concentrations and pH values) along with waste powders possessing pozzolanic properties, such as supplementary cementitious materials and stone waste dust in concrete under normal manufacturing conditions. An extensive analysis of the chemical components and the physical properties of the used materials was achieved. Both supplementary cementitious materials and stone waste dust materials were used as 0%, 10%, 20%, or 30% partial cement replacements using either tap water or alkaline wastewater to make samples for physical, mechanical, and microstructure testing. Thermodynamic modeling was used to evaluate the effect of the flushed alkaline industrial water and the powders on the hydration products. The results showed an increase in the workability of the mixes made with alkaline wastewater, an increase in water absorption for samples made with alkaline wastewater at the age of 28 days, and a relative decrease in compressive strength at 3 and 28 days, respectively. Despite the reduction in mechanical strength, most samples made with alkaline wastewater and 10%, 20% supplementary cementitious materials, or stone waste dust materials gave an accepted concrete grade. The microstructure analysis showed a slight change in pores distribution, pores values, and hydration products at 3 and 28 days. The thermodynamic analysis provided insight into data on the effect of supplementary cementitious materials, stone waste dust materials, and alkaline wastewater on hydration products. Finally, the combination of these wastes in concrete production showed satisfactory conclusions.