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  • Materials Science
  • Civil Engineering
  • Environmental Science

Background:

  • Waste glass presents a significant non-biodegradable landfill challenge.
  • The pozzolanic properties of waste glass offer potential for use in cement and concrete industries.
  • Developing sustainable construction materials is crucial for environmental management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the feasibility of producing deactivated concrete using a high content of glass powder as a cement substitute.
  • To evaluate the technical performance of concrete incorporating significant percentages of glass powder.
  • To assess the environmental impact of using waste glass powder in concrete formulations.

Main Methods:

  • Production of deactivated concrete with 70% and 80% glass powder substitution for cement.
  • Performance testing including consistency, air content, bulk density, workability, compression strength, and permeability.
  • Chemical analysis of leachates to determine heavy metal concentrations.

Main Results:

  • Compressive strength at 90 days reached 14.2 MPa for 70% substitution and 8.6 MPa for 80% substitution.
  • Leachate analysis showed low concentrations of heavy metals (Fe, Cu, V, Ni, Mo), compliant with relevant legislation.
  • Physical and workability tests indicated the feasibility of using glass powder in concrete mixes.

Conclusions:

  • High-percentage substitution of cement with glass powder (up to 80%) is technically feasible for deactivated concrete production.
  • The use of finely ground glass powder (20 µm) in exterior pavements is environmentally viable.
  • This method offers a sustainable solution for managing waste glass and producing durable construction materials.