Current Sustainable Trends of Using Waste Material in Concrete
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https://doi.org/10.65204/djes.v3i1.694Keywords:
Waste material Recycle aggregate Sustainable concrete Green concrete Recycle construction materialAbstract
The building sector often causes significant environmental damage due to the usage of conventional concrete. In addition to this, such a material requires a substantial quantity of natural resources, while simultaneously resulting in significant quantities of carbon dioxide emissions. The recognition of environmental difficulties in building construction projects has contributed to the development of eco-friendly concrete techniques, particularly in the area of recycling. This study primarily focuses on the advancements in sustainable concrete in recent years, specifically on the use of recycled aggregates and industrial leftovers such as fly ash and slag. Additionally, it explores the use of sustainable supplementary materials including recyclables such as plastics and glass. They contribute to reducing the need for new raw materials and divert trash from landfills, therefore promoting the circular economy. The study focuses on the environmental, economic, and technical benefits of using recycled materials into concrete mixtures. Additionally, it addresses concerns related to performance, uniformity, and appearance. The research aims to provide a fundamental understanding of the impact of recycled materials on the concrete industry, therefore promoting sustainability in response to the global need to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and conserve resources. The research is important because users in the concrete industry are looking for methods to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and resource consumption in order to adopt sustainable technology. This procedure will be accomplished by assessing various evaluation methodologies and generating relevant case studies and current developments
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