Sustainable Constructions: Activated Clay in LC3 & Recycling demolition waste for building materials

Theme of peer to peer webinar: Advancement in Sustainable Constructions: Activated Clays in LC3 and Recycling demolition waste for building materials

Speaker: Jaziitha Simon, University of Cape Town, South Africa

Title: The use of recycled construction and demolition waste in bricks and blocks production in the Global South

The surge in population and urbanization in the Global Southern countries has increased construction activities, generating substantial construction and demolition waste. While a portion of this waste is used in low-grade applications, the rest ends up in landfills. Previous research has predominantly explored the use of recycled aggregates in structural (wet-cast) concrete, overlooking low-strength (dry-cast) concrete used in bricks and blocks. This oversight is significant, as these concrete products are common building materials in these regions, consumes a considerable amount of cement and raw materials. Addressing this gap could enhance sustainable construction practices in the Global South.

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