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10 |
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Aug 2026
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1-6
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Civil engineering
Swaminarayan Siddhanta Institute of Technology, Nagpur
Civil engineering
Swaminarayan Siddhanta Institute of Technology, Nagpur
Civil engineering
Swaminarayan Siddhanta Institute of Technology, Nagpur
Civil engineering
Swaminarayan Siddhanta Institute of Technology, Nagpur
The rapid increase in infrastructure development and urbanization has resulted in excessive consumption of natural construction materials and increased environmental pollution due to industrial and agricultural waste generation. The present study focuses on the development and performance evaluation of waste-derived sustainable construction materials (SCMs) for high-performance infrastructure applications. Industrial and agro-based wastes such as Fly Ash (FA), Rice Husk Ash (RHA), Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GGBS), and Multi-Layer Plastic Waste (MLP) were utilized as partial replacement materials in concrete composites to enhance sustainability and reduce environmental impact. The experimental investigation included material characterization, mix design preparation, specimen casting, curing, and testing of mechanical and durability properties. Different replacement levels of 5%, 10%, and 15% were investigated to identify the optimum sustainable mix proportion. Mechanical properties including compressive strength, split tensile strength, and flexural strength were evaluated along with durability parameters such as water absorption, permeability, and abrasion resistance. The results indicated that the incorporation of FA, RHA, and GGBS significantly improved the compressive strength and durability performance of concrete due to enhanced pozzolanic reactions and microstructural densification. Plastic waste addition improved lightweight characteristics and thermal insulation properties at optimized replacement levels. The optimum SCM mix exhibited superior mechanical performance and reduced permeability compared to conventional concrete. Furthermore, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) demonstrated a significant reduction in CO₂ emissions, energy consumption, and landfill disposal burden. The study concludes that waste-derived sustainable construction materials provide an environmentally friendly and economically viable solution for sustainable infrastructure development. The research supports circular economy principles by integrating waste management with construction engineering for the development of eco-friendly and high-performance construction materials.
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The present study investigated the development and performance evaluation of waste-derived sustainable construction materials for high-performance infrastructure applications. The incorporation of Fly Ash, Rice Husk Ash, GGBS, and plastic waste significantly improved the mechanical and durability properties of concrete while reducing environmental impact. The SCM-10 mix exhibited optimum performance with maximum compressive, tensile, and flexural strength along with reduced water absorption and improved durability. The Life Cycle Assessment confirmed significant reductions in carbon emissions and energy consumption. The research demonstrates that waste-derived sustainable construction materials provide an environmentally sustainable, economically feasible, and technically efficient solution for modern infrastructure development. The study supports circular economy principles by integrating waste management with sustainable construction engineering.
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8/14/2026
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