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A Review on “Utilization of Recycled and Waste Materials in Construction Applications”

Author(s) Haris altaf, Vishakha
Country India
Abstract In order to move towards a sustainable construction, it is relevant to implement waste management
policies in the construction sector that promote closed-loop material cycle. In this context, utilization
of wastes as secondary construction materials represents an important path to reduce the extraction of
huge quantities of primary raw materials. The continuous global demand for infrastructure due to
persistent increase in population growth implies that more aggregate would be required in concrete
production. In concrete construction, aggregates are one of the main ingredients in producing concrete
that covers 75% of the total concrete. This would eventually lead to more extraction and depletion of
natural resources and increased carbon emission.More production equals more waste, more waste
creates environmental concerns of toxic threat. An economical viable solution to this problem should
include utilization of waste materials for new products which in turn minimize the heavy burden on
the nation’s landfills. Recycling of waste construction materials saves natural resources, saves energy,
reduces solid waste, reduces air and water pollutants and reduces greenhouse gases. The construction
industry can start being aware of and take advantage of the benefits of using waste and recycled
materials. Studies have investigated the use of acceptable waste, recycled and reusable materials and
methods. The use of swine manure, animal fat, silica fume, roofing shingles, empty palm fruit bunch,
citrus peels, cement kiln dust, fly ash, foundry sand, slag, glass, plastic, carpet, tire scraps, asphalt
pavement and concrete aggregate in construction is becoming increasingly popular due to the shortage
and increasing cost of raw materials. In this study a questionnaire survey targeting experts from
construction industry was conducted in order to investigate the current practices of the uses of waste
and recycled materials in the construction industry. This study presents an initial understanding of the
current strengths and weaknesses of the practice intended to support construction industry in
developing effective policies regarding uses of waste and recycled materials as construction materials.
Keywords Construction and Demolition waste (CD-W); Recycled fines (RF); Residual cement powder (RCP); Sustainable construction material.
Field Engineering
Published In Volume 7, Issue 1, January-February 2025
Published On 2025-02-28
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i01.37947
Short DOI https://doi.org/g86w5p
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