Eco-efficient particle-packing-optimized concrete incorporating supplementary cementitious materials
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https://doi.org/10.3989/mc.2025.402124Keywords:
Recycled powder, Eco-efficient concrete, Circular economy, Particle packing, Alfred's modelAbstract
The use of supplementary cementitious materials (SCM) is a key to reducing CO2 emissions in the cement industry. This study analyzed concrete dosed with Alfred’s packing model, incorporating waste powders (mixed powder, concrete powder, brick powder, and glass powder) as SCM at replacement levels of 48%, 33%, 42%, and 32%, respectively. Properties such as absorption, voids index, compressive strength, dynamic modulus of elasticity, electrical resistivity, and environmental indexes were evaluated at 28 days. Results showed that brick powder exhibits pozzolanic activity, while the other powders act as fillers. Except for mixed powder concrete, all achieved high-strength concrete status (>50 MPa). All mixtures had negligible corrosion risk and binder and carbon indexes reduced by up to 37% and 35%, respectively. The study highlights the potential of recycled powders to lower emissions and promote circular economy practices.
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