Mechanical Properties of Concrete Incorporating Waste Ceramic Tiles and Waste Foundry Sand

Abstract

From the previous few years various researchers had done work in concreting and invent various techniques and methods to produce concrete which has the desired properties. Concrete is one of the most vital and common materials used in the construction field. The recent research area in the concrete was introducing waste foundry sand (WFS) along with waste ceramic tiles in the ordinary concrete. Waste foundry sand is the by-product of metal casting industries, which causes environmental problems if disposed improperly. Construction industries requires large amount of ceramic tiles and other ceramic materials for architectural appearance, whose productions are increased enormously. Due to the fact, this waste is also produce during handling and usage of ceramic tiles. Thus, its usage in building material, construction and in other fields is essential for reduction of environmental problems.