Granite sludge dust (GSD) is an industrial waste generated during the cutting and polishing of granite rocks in the rock processing industry. This waste contains fine dust particles highly susceptible to wind erosion, leading to severe dust nuisances, especially during the summer season near dumping grounds. Despite being used in limited quantities for applications such as partial sand replacement in concrete, cement manufacturing, and tile production, vast quantities of this dust remain unused and accumulate annually, posing a significant threat to the local ecosystem. This study aims to repurpose GSD by incorporating it into brick manufacturing, thus reducing reliance on natural resources and mitigating health and environmental concerns associated with GSD. To achieve this, GSD is stabilized with varying proportions of clay, lime, and fly ash. Through experimentation, the compressive strength, water absorption, and durability characteristics were evaluated. Based on the test outcomes, the mixture containing 10% clay, 5% lime, and 10% fly ash exhibited the highest compressive strength of 3.82 MPa after a 28-day curing period, satisfying the minimum strength requirements for third-class bricks. Furthermore, water absorption was measured at 9.81%, and it met the durability criteria of 12 cycles of wetting and drying. The study outcomes demonstrate a promising approach to repurposing industrial waste like GSD into brick manufacturing in the surrounding areas, promoting sustainability, and effectively addressing environmental concerns.

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Assessment of Mechanical Characteristics of Admixture-Stabilized Granite Sludge Dust Bricks

  • Vikas Kola,
  • Manjula K,
  • Venkata Ramana Gondu,
  • Ramana Murty Varudu

摘要

Granite sludge dust (GSD) is an industrial waste generated during the cutting and polishing of granite rocks in the rock processing industry. This waste contains fine dust particles highly susceptible to wind erosion, leading to severe dust nuisances, especially during the summer season near dumping grounds. Despite being used in limited quantities for applications such as partial sand replacement in concrete, cement manufacturing, and tile production, vast quantities of this dust remain unused and accumulate annually, posing a significant threat to the local ecosystem. This study aims to repurpose GSD by incorporating it into brick manufacturing, thus reducing reliance on natural resources and mitigating health and environmental concerns associated with GSD. To achieve this, GSD is stabilized with varying proportions of clay, lime, and fly ash. Through experimentation, the compressive strength, water absorption, and durability characteristics were evaluated. Based on the test outcomes, the mixture containing 10% clay, 5% lime, and 10% fly ash exhibited the highest compressive strength of 3.82 MPa after a 28-day curing period, satisfying the minimum strength requirements for third-class bricks. Furthermore, water absorption was measured at 9.81%, and it met the durability criteria of 12 cycles of wetting and drying. The study outcomes demonstrate a promising approach to repurposing industrial waste like GSD into brick manufacturing in the surrounding areas, promoting sustainability, and effectively addressing environmental concerns.