Preperation and Performance Comparision of Autoclaved Aerated Concrete by Using Ceramic and Glass Wastes Instead of Silica

Abstract

This study aimed to produce autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) by using glass and ceramic waste in 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, and 50% proportions as a substitute material for quartzite, and samples were produced under low pressure and heat (2.3 bar and 135 ºC). The microstructural properties were investigated by employing scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis. Unit weight, porosity, water absorption, ultrasonic wave velocity, compressive strength, and thermal conductivity parameters were experimentally investigated and compared to a control sample produced without waste. Test results showed that waste addition leads to decreasing porosity, water absorption, and increasing unit weight. Additionally, uniaxial compressive strength, thermal conductivity, and ultrasonic wave velocity values were increased by adding waste. The test results showed that glass and ceramic waste can be used as a quartzite sand replacement in the production of AAC and the optimum replacement proportions for the waste materials was 10%.

Keywords

• Glass waste
• ceramic waste
• autoclaved aerated concrete
• lightweight concrete

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