Article 2026 · 1 citations

Enhanced mechanical and durability properties of alkali-activated composites through the use waste tire aggregates, brick powder, and marble powder

Oz, Ali, Cil, Hilal, Benli, Ahmet, Kaplan, Gokhan

Abstract

This study examines the mechanical and durability performance of alkali-activated composites incorporating waste brick powder (BP), waste tire aggregate (WTA), and waste marble powder (WMP). Blast furnace slag was partially replaced with 15% BP, while WMP was substituted with 0-100% WTA. Specimens were thermally cured at 50 degrees C and 75 degrees C. Increasing curing temperature improved compressive strength by up to 32.7%, reaching 62.18 MPa in BP-containing mixtures without WTA. At 25% WTA, BP addition increased compressive strength by 58-67% compared to BP-free mixes. Full WTA replacement reduced strength to 7-11 MPa. BP incorporation decreased porosity from 14.17 to 10.49% and reduced water absorption by up to 28% at moderate WTA levels. Durability was highest in mixtures containing 25% WTA, showing reduced sulfate-induced strength loss (approximate to 20-25%) and improved thermal stability up to 400 degrees C. Optimized BP-WTA combinations enable durable and eco-efficient alkali-activated composites.

Keywords

Alkali-activated composites waste brick powder waste tire aggregate waste marble powder BLAST-FURNACE SLAG FLY-ASH RUBBER CONCRETE MICROSTRUCTURE STRENGTH MORTARS FIBER PERFORMANCE SORPTIVITY

WoS Categories

Construction & Building Technology Green & Sustainable Science & Technology Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Sustainable Development Goals

Responsible Consumption and Production

Citation

Journal: JOURNAL OF SUSTAINABLE CEMENT-BASED MATERIALS
Year: 2026
Volume: 15
Issue: 5
Pages: 1673-1701
ISSN: 2165-0373
eISSN: 2165-0381
DOI: 10.1080/21650373.2026.2612726
WoS UID: WOS:001659868500001

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