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Pourable Clay: Multicriteria Additive Evaluation
https://orcid.org/http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4992-2770
Given the substantial greenhouse gas emissions originating from the construction sector, there is an urgent need for novel sustainable building materials. In this context, the development of pourable clay represents a sustainable alternative to conventional building materials.
Presenting a promising strategy, pourable clay utilizes the inherent characteristics of clay while expanding its versatility in potential application areas through liquefaction. By blending clay with specific organic and inorganic additives, the mixture becomes pourable without the addition of extra water. The addition of sodium hexametaphosphate and magnesium oxide also leads to liquefaction of the mixture; However, this mixture exhibits limited recyclability. In this context, sugar cane molasses, vinegar essence, iron oxide, and metakaolin present promising attributes, achieving the desired consistency without compromising recyclability or environmental impact.
Mechanical tests confirm the suitability of the resulting clay mixtures for load-bearing applications, achieving required threshold values outlined in earth building regulations. Moreover, the development of pourable clay paves the way for streamlined production processes, utilizing existing infrastructure and technologies from the concrete industry.
Overall, the present paper discusses the potential of several types of additives, considering the reduced carbon footprint of the construction sector through the use of pourable clay, aiming to promote sustainable clay building practices.
Pourable Clay: Multicriteria Additive Evaluation
https://orcid.org/http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4992-2770
Given the substantial greenhouse gas emissions originating from the construction sector, there is an urgent need for novel sustainable building materials. In this context, the development of pourable clay represents a sustainable alternative to conventional building materials.
Presenting a promising strategy, pourable clay utilizes the inherent characteristics of clay while expanding its versatility in potential application areas through liquefaction. By blending clay with specific organic and inorganic additives, the mixture becomes pourable without the addition of extra water. The addition of sodium hexametaphosphate and magnesium oxide also leads to liquefaction of the mixture; However, this mixture exhibits limited recyclability. In this context, sugar cane molasses, vinegar essence, iron oxide, and metakaolin present promising attributes, achieving the desired consistency without compromising recyclability or environmental impact.
Mechanical tests confirm the suitability of the resulting clay mixtures for load-bearing applications, achieving required threshold values outlined in earth building regulations. Moreover, the development of pourable clay paves the way for streamlined production processes, utilizing existing infrastructure and technologies from the concrete industry.
Overall, the present paper discusses the potential of several types of additives, considering the reduced carbon footprint of the construction sector through the use of pourable clay, aiming to promote sustainable clay building practices.
Pourable Clay: Multicriteria Additive Evaluation
https://orcid.org/http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4992-2770
Given the substantial greenhouse gas emissions originating from the construction sector, there is an urgent need for novel sustainable building materials. In this context, the development of pourable clay represents a sustainable alternative to conventional building materials.
Presenting a promising strategy, pourable clay utilizes the inherent characteristics of clay while expanding its versatility in potential application areas through liquefaction. By blending clay with specific organic and inorganic additives, the mixture becomes pourable without the addition of extra water. The addition of sodium hexametaphosphate and magnesium oxide also leads to liquefaction of the mixture; However, this mixture exhibits limited recyclability. In this context, sugar cane molasses, vinegar essence, iron oxide, and metakaolin present promising attributes, achieving the desired consistency without compromising recyclability or environmental impact.
Mechanical tests confirm the suitability of the resulting clay mixtures for load-bearing applications, achieving required threshold values outlined in earth building regulations. Moreover, the development of pourable clay paves the way for streamlined production processes, utilizing existing infrastructure and technologies from the concrete industry.
Overall, the present paper discusses the potential of several types of additives, considering the reduced carbon footprint of the construction sector through the use of pourable clay, aiming to promote sustainable clay building practices.
Pourable Clay: Multicriteria Additive Evaluation
Eversmann, Philipp (editor) / Gengnagel, Christoph (editor) / Lienhard, Julian (editor) / Ramsgaard Thomsen, Mette (editor) / Wurm, Jan (editor) / Daube, Larissa (author)
Design Modelling Symposium Berlin ; 2024 ; Kassel, Germany
Scalable Disruptors ; Chapter: 31 ; 384-396
2024-08-30
13 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English