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1Department of Architecture, Seowon University, Cheongju 28674, Republic of Korea.
This study optimized eco-friendly boards using Ground Granulated Blast-furnace Slag (GGBFS) and waste rock wool. The best mix balances strength and lightweight properties for sustainable construction materials.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Sustainable Construction
- Waste Valorization
Background:
- Growing demand for sustainable building materials.
- Need for effective utilization of industrial byproducts like GGBFS and waste rock wool.
- Limitations of traditional construction materials regarding environmental impact and weight.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine optimal mix proportions for eco-friendly lightweight boards using GGBFS and waste rock wool.
- To investigate the influence of mix components on flexural load, moisture content, and specific gravity.
- To achieve a balance between material strength and lightweight characteristics for construction applications.
Main Methods:
- Response Surface Methodology (RSM) for experimental design and optimization.
- Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) to identify significant factors.
- Response Optimization simulation to predict ideal mix proportions.
- Experimental verification of the optimized mix.
Main Results:
- Binder and Perlite were identified as dominant factors influencing board properties.
- Wollastonite demonstrated a non-linear effect on flexural strength.
- An optimal mix proportion (Binder 52.12%, Perlite 48.45%, Wollastonite 7.37%) was determined with a Composite Desirability of 0.8725.
- Experimental results validated the predicted values with low error margins (<7%).
Conclusions:
- The optimized mix provides a reliable foundation for high-performance, sustainable lightweight construction materials.
- The study successfully demonstrated the feasibility of using GGBFS and waste rock wool in eco-friendly boards.
- RSM is an effective tool for optimizing composite material properties.
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