ECO-MATERIALS FOR DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

The concept of eco-materials was introduced to encourage the development of materials that are harmless to the global environment, make an efficient use of raw materials and are recyclable. A research programme to develop unique types of eco-materials from municipal solid waste ash (MWA) and natural materials (anthill, quarry dust, high-silica pit sand, diatomite, burnt brick) found in Kenya is described. The programme investigated the potential of MWA and natural materials as a partial replacement of fine aggregate in concrete and as a partial replacement for cement. It also assessed the performance of the eco-cement for concrete production. The incorporation of up to 15% of MWA in concrete increased the strength of the concrete. Incorporation of natural materials also increased the compressive strength of mortars.

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  International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering

  ETH-Honggerberg, Wolfgang-Pauli-Strasse 15
  Zurich 8093,   Switzerland  CH-8093
• Authors:
  • OYAWA, W O
• Publication Date: 2004-8

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 208-12
• Serial:
  • STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING INTERNATIONAL
  • Volume: 14
  • Issue Number: 3
  • Publisher: International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering
  • ISSN: 1016-8664

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Building materials; Cement; Concrete; Construction; Developing countries; Environment; Environmental protection; Fly ash; Recycling; Research projects; Strength of materials; Sustainable development; Waste products (Materials)
• Geographic Terms: Kenya
• ITRD Terms: 4563: By product; 4758: Cement; 4755: Concrete; 3655: Construction; 150: Developing countries; 2455: Environment; 2444: Environment protection; 4580: Fly ash; 8055: Kenya; 4555: Material (constr); 4573: Recycling (mater); 8557: Research project; 5544: Strength (mater); 2427: Sustainability
• Subject Areas: Construction; Environment; Research;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00987167
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
• Files: ITRD
• Created Date: Mar 3 2005 12:00AM