Mechanical Performance of Concrete with Partial Replacement of Sand by Sewage Sludge Ash from Incineration

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The production of sewage sludge from waste water treatment plants is increasing all over the world. Disposal of sewage sludge ash is a serious environmental problem. If we think of the areas needed for sludge ash disposal, we clearly understand the importance of reusing sewage sludge ash in concrete. This paper presents results related to the replacement of sand by sewage sludge ash. The sludge was characterized for chemical composition (XRF analysis), crystalline phases (XRD analysis) and pozzolanic activity. The effects of incineration on crystal phases of dry sludge were investigated. Two (W/C) ratios (0.55 and 0.45) and three sludge percentages (5%, 10% and 20%) by cement mass were used. The mechanical performance of SSAC at different curing ages (3, 7, 28 and 90 days) was assessed by means of mechanical tests. Results show that sewage sludge ash leads to a reduction in density and mechanical strength. Results also show that concrete with 20% of sewage sludge ash and W/C=0.45 has a 28 day compressive strength of almost 30MPa.

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Materials Science Forum (Volumes 730-732)

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462-467

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November 2012

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