Recycled brick aggregates in one-part alkali-activated materials: Impact on 3D printing performance and material properties
This study investigates the printability of one-part brick powder-based alkali-activated materials (AAMs) containing end-of-life brick particles as aggregate. The novel formulation showcases promise for 3D printing of small to medium-sized building blocks, reminiscent of a Lego-type system, capitali...
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| author | Yazeed A. Al-Noaimat Mehdi Chougan Abdulrahman Albar Szymon Skibicki Karol Federowicz Marcin Hoffman Daniel Sibera Krzysztof Cendrowski Mateusz Techman João Nuno Pacheco Sang-Yeop Chung Pawel Sikora Mazen Al-Kheetan Seyed Hamidreza Ghaffar |
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| description | This study investigates the printability of one-part brick powder-based alkali-activated materials (AAMs) containing end-of-life brick particles as aggregate. The novel formulation showcases promise for 3D printing of small to medium-sized building blocks, reminiscent of a Lego-type system, capitalising on the rapid setting time inherent to one-part AAMs. The effect of replacing up to 50% by weight of natural aggregate with brick aggregate on the fresh properties of brick powder-based alkali-activated materials, including slump measurements, flowability, setting time, open time and green strength were investigated. In addition, the flexural and compressive strength of the 3D printed mixtures were determined and compared to those of cast specimens. The buildability and microstructure were also examined. The results showed that incorporating high porous and rough brick aggregate to replace natural aggregate is beneficial in improving the mixtures’ slump, which is essential for retaining the shape of the printed layers. However, it decreased the flowability, setting time and open time when incorporating up to 50% brick aggregate. The green, flexural and compressive strengths were increased with increasing brick aggregate content up to 50% due to enhancing interlock between the binder and brick aggregate, and the better compaction because of the absorption properties of brick aggregate. The mechanical results revealed the better performance of 3D printed specimens than the cast specimens. Moreover, the incorporation of brick aggregate enhanced the buildability of the mixtures showcasing their potential in advancing 3D printing capabilities. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-5e20055f348840599bc81846fc259e6a2023-12-18T04:25:02ZengElsevierDevelopments in the Built Environment2666-16592023-12-0116100248Recycled brick aggregates in one-part alkali-activated materials: Impact on 3D printing performance and material propertiesYazeed A. Al-Noaimat0Mehdi Chougan1Abdulrahman Albar2Szymon Skibicki3Karol Federowicz4Marcin Hoffman5Daniel Sibera6Krzysztof Cendrowski7Mateusz Techman8João Nuno Pacheco9Sang-Yeop Chung10Pawel Sikora11Mazen Al-Kheetan12Seyed Hamidreza Ghaffar13Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Brunel University London, Uxbridge, UB8 3PH, UKDepartment of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Brunel University London, Uxbridge, UB8 3PH, UKBina Robotics Ltd. CRL, Shipping Building, 252 Blyth Rd., Hayes, UB3 1HA, UKFaculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin, Al. Piastow 50, 70-311, Szczecin, PolandFaculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin, Al. Piastow 50, 70-311, Szczecin, PolandFaculty of Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronics, West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin, Al. Piastow 19, 70-310, Szczecin, PolandFaculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin, Al. Piastow 50, 70-311, Szczecin, PolandFaculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin, Al. Piastow 50, 70-311, Szczecin, PolandFaculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin, Al. Piastow 50, 70-311, Szczecin, Polandc5Lab – Sustainable Construction Materials Association, Edifício Central Park, Rua Central Park 6, 2795-242, Linda-a-Velha, PortugalDepartment of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, 03722, Republic of KoreaFaculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin, Al. Piastow 50, 70-311, Szczecin, PolandDepartment of Civil and Environmental Engineering, College of Engineering, Mutah University Mutah, Karak, 61710, P.O. BOX 7, JordanDepartment of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Brunel University London, Uxbridge, UB8 3PH, UK; Applied Science Research Center, Applied Science Private University, Jordan; School of Engineering, University of Birmingham, Dubai International Academic City, Dubai P.O. Box 341799, United Arab Emirates; Corresponding author. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Brunel University London, Uxbridge, UB8 3PH, UK.This study investigates the printability of one-part brick powder-based alkali-activated materials (AAMs) containing end-of-life brick particles as aggregate. The novel formulation showcases promise for 3D printing of small to medium-sized building blocks, reminiscent of a Lego-type system, capitalising on the rapid setting time inherent to one-part AAMs. The effect of replacing up to 50% by weight of natural aggregate with brick aggregate on the fresh properties of brick powder-based alkali-activated materials, including slump measurements, flowability, setting time, open time and green strength were investigated. In addition, the flexural and compressive strength of the 3D printed mixtures were determined and compared to those of cast specimens. The buildability and microstructure were also examined. The results showed that incorporating high porous and rough brick aggregate to replace natural aggregate is beneficial in improving the mixtures’ slump, which is essential for retaining the shape of the printed layers. However, it decreased the flowability, setting time and open time when incorporating up to 50% brick aggregate. The green, flexural and compressive strengths were increased with increasing brick aggregate content up to 50% due to enhancing interlock between the binder and brick aggregate, and the better compaction because of the absorption properties of brick aggregate. The mechanical results revealed the better performance of 3D printed specimens than the cast specimens. Moreover, the incorporation of brick aggregate enhanced the buildability of the mixtures showcasing their potential in advancing 3D printing capabilities.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S26661659230013083D printingOne-part alkali-activated materialsBrick powderBrick aggregateBuildability |
| spellingShingle | Yazeed A. Al-Noaimat Mehdi Chougan Abdulrahman Albar Szymon Skibicki Karol Federowicz Marcin Hoffman Daniel Sibera Krzysztof Cendrowski Mateusz Techman João Nuno Pacheco Sang-Yeop Chung Pawel Sikora Mazen Al-Kheetan Seyed Hamidreza Ghaffar Recycled brick aggregates in one-part alkali-activated materials: Impact on 3D printing performance and material properties Developments in the Built Environment 3D printing One-part alkali-activated materials Brick powder Brick aggregate Buildability |
| title | Recycled brick aggregates in one-part alkali-activated materials: Impact on 3D printing performance and material properties |
| title_full | Recycled brick aggregates in one-part alkali-activated materials: Impact on 3D printing performance and material properties |
| title_fullStr | Recycled brick aggregates in one-part alkali-activated materials: Impact on 3D printing performance and material properties |
| title_full_unstemmed | Recycled brick aggregates in one-part alkali-activated materials: Impact on 3D printing performance and material properties |
| title_short | Recycled brick aggregates in one-part alkali-activated materials: Impact on 3D printing performance and material properties |
| title_sort | recycled brick aggregates in one part alkali activated materials impact on 3d printing performance and material properties |
| topic | 3D printing One-part alkali-activated materials Brick powder Brick aggregate Buildability |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666165923001308 |
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