Analysis of the properties of concrete produced with solid waste from the washing of ready-mix concrete trucks
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https://doi.org/10.3989/mc.2026.416025Keywords:
concrete, washing, concrete residual slurry, mechanical strengthAbstract
Concrete batching plants generate various types of waste, including residual slurry from the washing of ready-mix concrete trucks. This study aimed to analyze the mechanical properties of concrete produced with partial substitution (10%, 20%, and 30%) of the binder by the solid waste generated from washing ready-mix concrete trucks. Waste was physically and chemically characterized, and its pozzolanic activity was evaluated. Tests were conducted to analyze the concrete for slump and specific gravity in the fresh state, and compressive strength, water absorption by immersion, void index, and specific gravity in the hardened state. It was concluded that substituting up to 20% of the binder with waste did not significantly compromise the mechanical properties, highlighting the reduction in cement consumption, which brought sustainability advantages. Furthermore, the chemical analysis indicated that the presence of phases such as C-S-H and Portlandite in waste could positively influence the properties of the concrete.
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