Manufacturing of Ceramic Mud Brick Using Quarry Waste

Abstract

The volume of industrial waste is steadily increasing over time, characterized as waste stemming from manufacturing or industrial operations. Ceramic waste is a notable category, with solid waste arising from various processing, fixing, transportation, and demolition activities, while ceramic powder waste originates from tile finishing processes. Quarry waste, another significant type, is a byproduct of aggregate production via rock crushing in rubble crusher units. Incorporating these materials into soil with Portland cement enables the evaluation of brick properties like compressive strength and water absorption. Efforts to address pollution issues across air, water, and land at industrial plants have led to initiatives utilizing ceramics waste. This approach, envisaged for mud brick production, not only addresses associated environmental concerns but also holds potential to enhance brick quality and reduce production temperatures compared to conventional bricks. Sustainable practices such as utilizing lateral soil, quarry waste, and ceramic powder waste as cement replacements can contribute to cost reduction in construction. The disposal of ceramic powder waste remains a major challenge in factories, underscoring the importance of reusing this waste as a viable solution to its disposal problem.