Physical and mechanical properties of concrete with added dry sludge from a sewage treatment plant

One of the main objectives of this study was to evaluate an alternative final destination for the growing production of sludge from sewage treatment plants. At present, a significant quantity of dry sludge is obtained in Catalonia. That is why this paper examines the possibility of adding this waste...

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Published in:Cement and concrete research 2004-12, Vol.34 (12), p.2203-2208
Main Authors: Valls, S., Yagüe, A., Vázquez, E., Mariscal, C.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Buildings. Public works
Concrete
Concretes. Mortars. Grouts
Exact sciences and technology
Materials
Mechanical properties
Other special applications (sand concrete, roller compacted concrete, heavy concrete, architectural concrete, etc.)
Physical properties
Stability
Waste management
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Summary:One of the main objectives of this study was to evaluate an alternative final destination for the growing production of sludge from sewage treatment plants. At present, a significant quantity of dry sludge is obtained in Catalonia. That is why this paper examines the possibility of adding this waste product to plain concrete with Portland cement. Taking into account the authors' previous work, this study focused on making specimens of concrete containing different percentages of sludge from a sewage treatment plant, studying both their physical properties (density, porosity, and absorption capacity) and their mechanical properties (compressive strength, flexural strength, and elastic modulus) over time. The results confirmed that up to 10% of treatment plant sludge can be added to concrete for use in certain very specific applications.
ISSN:0008-8846
1873-3948
DOI:10.1016/j.cemconres.2004.02.004