Clay minerals are critical components for fired bricks because they provide plasticity,
porosity and adequate strength for desired products. Investigations on clay minerals have …

Recycled concrete aggregate is a demolition concrete waste, which could be an
environmental-friendly building material and can be a serious contender for saving natural …

Vermiculite is a hydrous clay mineral that occasionally occurs in raw materials for
brickmaking. The presence of vermiculite affects the drying and firing processes of brick …

Kaolinite is among the most common clay minerals in the starting material for fired brick
production. The complex geological origin of kaolinite creates different defects in its structure …

Recycled aggregates (RA) used to prepare pervious concrete solve the problems of poor
water permeability and lack of stone in urban pavement and achieve green and sustainable …

This paper evaluates the influence of dolomite industrial waste (dolomite powder (DP) on
the properties, structure and durability of clay bricks. Four clay samples fired at 900° C and …

The mechanical properties of rocks are greatly affected by thermal treatment, as this
treatment can either improve or worsen these properties depending on the mineralogical …

This paper analyses the effects of the addition of organic (coffee grounds) and inorganic (fly
ash) residues to a clayey soil rich in quartz and other silicates used as a raw material in brick …

The extensive consumption of clayey soils to manufacture bricks has caused the depletion of
these non-renewable natural resources. In this paper, in a bid to reduce clay consumption …

Volcanic ash emissions are responsible for serious damage to buildings. They can also
affect vehicle traffic, cause airport closures and may be hazardous for human health. To …