Khatib, J; Jahami, A; El Kordi, A; Sonebi, M; Malek, Z; Elchamaa, R and Dakkour, S (2023) Effect of municipal solid waste incineration bottom ash (MSWI-BA) on the structural performance of reinforced concrete (RC) beams. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 21(3), pp. 862-882. ISSN 1726-0531
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to concern with using municipal solid waste incineration bottom ash (MSWI-BA) in concrete application. Design/methodology/approach: In this paper, the performance of reinforced concrete (RC) beams containing MSWI-BA was investigated. Four concrete mixes were used in this study. The control mix had a proportion of 1 (cement): 2 (fine aggregates): 4 (coarse aggregates) by weight. In the other three mixes, the fine aggregates were partially replaced with 20%, 40% and 60% MSWI-BA (by weight). The water to cement ratio was kept constant at 0.5 in all mixes. Concrete cubes and cylinders were prepared to determine some physical and mechanical properties of concrete, whereas RC beams were used for determining the structural performance. Findings: There was an increase in compressive strength, tensile strength and the modulus of elasticity when 20% of fine aggregates were replaced with MSWI-BA. However, beyond 20% these properties were reduced. The load bearing capacity and deflection were the highest for the control beam and the beam with 20% MSWI-BA. Research limitations/implications: The research conducted in this investigation used a specific type of MSWI-BA. The composition of the waste can vary from one plant to another and this presents one of the limitations. Practical implications: The findings of this research indicate that MSWI-BA can partially substitute fine aggregate, thus reducing the impact of construction on the environment. Originality/value: The MSWI-BA used in this research differs from other types as the waste papers and cartons are removed from the waste and used to produce other products. Therefore, this study is considered original as it examines MSWI-BA with different properties for use in construction.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | circular economy; concrete; deflection; municipal solid waste incineration bottom ash; strength; waste utilization |
| Index terms: | investigation, beam, circular economy, aggregate, reinforced concrete, methodology, municipal solid waste, fine aggregate, tensile strength, modulus of elasticity, compressive strength, mechanical property |
| Subjects: | structural engineering, research methods, material analysis and testing, material properties and characteristics, sustainable design, data collection methods, waste management, materials science, building materials |
| Topics: | Engineering Principles, Construction Materials, Research Practice, Sustainability |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTA |
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