Utilization of powders and fine aggregates from the recycling of construction and demolition waste in the 3D printing of Portland-based cementitious materials

This paper analysed the possibility of using recycled powders (<75 µm) and recycling fine aggregates (<1.18 mm) obtained during the crushing and grinding of concrete waste (CoW), ceramic waste (CeW) and red clay brick waste (RCBW) when designing cementitious pastes and mortars for 3D printing....

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Main Authors: Rafael Robayo–Salazar, Armando Vargas, Fabio Martínez, Ruby Mejía de Gutiérrez
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Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-03-01
Series:Cleaner Materials
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772397624000182
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author Rafael Robayo–Salazar
Armando Vargas
Fabio Martínez
Ruby Mejía de Gutiérrez
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Armando Vargas
Fabio Martínez
Ruby Mejía de Gutiérrez
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description This paper analysed the possibility of using recycled powders (<75 µm) and recycling fine aggregates (<1.18 mm) obtained during the crushing and grinding of concrete waste (CoW), ceramic waste (CeW) and red clay brick waste (RCBW) when designing cementitious pastes and mortars for 3D printing. The effects of the type of powder (CoW-powder, CeW-powder and RCBW-powder) and of the liquid/solid (L/S) ratio on the mixture properties in the fresh and hardened states were studied. In the fresh state, the level of flowability (mini-slump), flow index (flow table), buildability and setting time characteristics of the cementitious pastes were evaluated. In addition, the rheological behaviour was analysed through a rotational rheometer. In the hardened state, the compressive strength was determined at 3, 7, 28 and 90 days. The effects of the type of recycled fine aggregate (RFA − CoW, RFA − CeW and RFA − RCBW) were evaluated for mortars with a cement:aggregate ratio of 1:0.5. Based on the results obtained, the most suitable mixtures were selected to carry out 3D printing tests on a laboratory scale. From the 3D printing of beam-type specimens, it was possible to determine the flexural and compressive strengths (28 days) of the selected mixtures. The results obtained validated the possibility of using recycled powders (CoW, CeW and RCBW) to replace 30 % of ordinary Portland cement (OPC) and to incorporate 100 % recycled fine aggregates in the design of cementitious materials (pastes and mortars) for 3D printing. In this regard, the recycled powders and recycled fine aggregates increase the buildability and thixotropy of cementitious mixtures. With an adjustment in the L/S (liquid/solids) ratio, their application in 3D printing becomes feasible. This alternative for the use of powders and fine aggregates from construction and demolition waste (CDW) could be considered a contribution towards the sustainability of the sector and the implementation of a circular economy.
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spelling doaj.art-ad422059ea5449d29f5943938c6fbd0f2024-03-19T04:19:25ZengElsevierCleaner Materials2772-39762024-03-0111100234Utilization of powders and fine aggregates from the recycling of construction and demolition waste in the 3D printing of Portland-based cementitious materialsRafael Robayo–Salazar0Armando Vargas1Fabio Martínez2Ruby Mejía de Gutiérrez3Composite Materials Group (CENM), School of Materials Engineering, Universidad del Valle, Street 13 # 100-00, Cali, ColombiaComposite Materials Group (CENM), School of Materials Engineering, Universidad del Valle, Street 13 # 100-00, Cali, ColombiaComposite Materials Group (CENM), School of Materials Engineering, Universidad del Valle, Street 13 # 100-00, Cali, ColombiaCorresponding author.; Composite Materials Group (CENM), School of Materials Engineering, Universidad del Valle, Street 13 # 100-00, Cali, ColombiaThis paper analysed the possibility of using recycled powders (<75 µm) and recycling fine aggregates (<1.18 mm) obtained during the crushing and grinding of concrete waste (CoW), ceramic waste (CeW) and red clay brick waste (RCBW) when designing cementitious pastes and mortars for 3D printing. The effects of the type of powder (CoW-powder, CeW-powder and RCBW-powder) and of the liquid/solid (L/S) ratio on the mixture properties in the fresh and hardened states were studied. In the fresh state, the level of flowability (mini-slump), flow index (flow table), buildability and setting time characteristics of the cementitious pastes were evaluated. In addition, the rheological behaviour was analysed through a rotational rheometer. In the hardened state, the compressive strength was determined at 3, 7, 28 and 90 days. The effects of the type of recycled fine aggregate (RFA − CoW, RFA − CeW and RFA − RCBW) were evaluated for mortars with a cement:aggregate ratio of 1:0.5. Based on the results obtained, the most suitable mixtures were selected to carry out 3D printing tests on a laboratory scale. From the 3D printing of beam-type specimens, it was possible to determine the flexural and compressive strengths (28 days) of the selected mixtures. The results obtained validated the possibility of using recycled powders (CoW, CeW and RCBW) to replace 30 % of ordinary Portland cement (OPC) and to incorporate 100 % recycled fine aggregates in the design of cementitious materials (pastes and mortars) for 3D printing. In this regard, the recycled powders and recycled fine aggregates increase the buildability and thixotropy of cementitious mixtures. With an adjustment in the L/S (liquid/solids) ratio, their application in 3D printing becomes feasible. This alternative for the use of powders and fine aggregates from construction and demolition waste (CDW) could be considered a contribution towards the sustainability of the sector and the implementation of a circular economy.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S27723976240001823D printingAdditive manufacturingCementitious materialsCeramic wasteConcrete wasteMortars
spellingShingle Rafael Robayo–Salazar
Armando Vargas
Fabio Martínez
Ruby Mejía de Gutiérrez
Utilization of powders and fine aggregates from the recycling of construction and demolition waste in the 3D printing of Portland-based cementitious materials
Cleaner Materials
3D printing
Additive manufacturing
Cementitious materials
Ceramic waste
Concrete waste
Mortars
title Utilization of powders and fine aggregates from the recycling of construction and demolition waste in the 3D printing of Portland-based cementitious materials
title_full Utilization of powders and fine aggregates from the recycling of construction and demolition waste in the 3D printing of Portland-based cementitious materials
title_fullStr Utilization of powders and fine aggregates from the recycling of construction and demolition waste in the 3D printing of Portland-based cementitious materials
title_full_unstemmed Utilization of powders and fine aggregates from the recycling of construction and demolition waste in the 3D printing of Portland-based cementitious materials
title_short Utilization of powders and fine aggregates from the recycling of construction and demolition waste in the 3D printing of Portland-based cementitious materials
title_sort utilization of powders and fine aggregates from the recycling of construction and demolition waste in the 3d printing of portland based cementitious materials
topic 3D printing
Additive manufacturing
Cementitious materials
Ceramic waste
Concrete waste
Mortars
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772397624000182
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