The use of alternative inorganic waste materials, other than fly ashes or blast furnace slag, in the production of alkali-activated binders is reported. Residues from industrial activities related to energy, metallurgy, ...

The reuse of industrial waste plays a crucial role in avoiding environmental impacts caused by incorrect disposal. The industrial production commonly generates huge volumes of wastes and also, increase costs associated to ...

In Brazil the treatment of demolition waste and construction (DRC), is an environmental issue rarely addressed, especially gypsum waste. However with change of Resolution N° 307, of CONAMA which established new ...

Eco-efficient construction has emerged as a distinct new field. The reuse or recycling of residues for production of building materials has the potential to avoid incorrect disposal, decrease the volume of waste in landfills ...

The development of urban cities increases the amount of construction and demolition waste, such as ceramic materials, mainly clay bricks, and consequently, generates cost for the management and environmental disposal due ...

This paper presents the characterization of spent foundry sand mixtures (SFS-M) and a new use in the production of concrete blocks for interlocking pavement. Cylindrical and hexagonal concrete blocks were made with the ...

The industrial waste management becomes a strategic issue in business. The increase of environmental awareness by consumers and the legal requirements has led companies to review their position regarding face the disposal ...

The industrial waste management becomes a strategic issue in business. The increase of environmental awareness by consumers and the legal requirements has led companies to review their position regarding face the disposal ...