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Potential use of brick waste as alternate concrete-making materials: A review

The utilization of brick waste as cement and aggregate substitute is summarized. Effects on the properties of concrete and mortar are discussed. It is recommended to use waste brick dust as up to 20% cement replacement material.

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Burning waste in cement kilns: The story of Calusco d’Adda

Burning waste in cement kilns is a widespread practice, but what is its impact on citizens’ health and the environment? In the cement plant of Calusco d’Adda, the partial switch from petroleum coke to waste-based fuels has substantially increased the emissions of many pollutants, which can have significant effects on …

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Potential use of brick waste as alternate concrete-making materials: A review

The utilization of brick waste as cement and aggregate substitute is summarized. Effects on the properties of concrete and mortar are discussed. It is recommended to use waste brick dust as up to 20% cement replacement material.

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Life-cycle cost as basis to optimize waste collection in space and time: A methodology for obtaining a detailed cost breakdown structure

The present research adjusts the methodology for buildings’ life-cycle cost (LCC) analysis, detailed in the ISO 15686-5:2008, to the waste collection assets. The proposed methodology is then applied to the waste collection assets owned and operated by a real municipality in Portugal (Cascais Ambiente – EMAC).

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Potential use of brick waste as alternate concrete-making materials: A review

The utilization of brick waste as cement and aggregate substitute is summarized. Effects on the properties of concrete and mortar are discussed. It is recommended to use waste brick dust as up to 20% cement replacement material.

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Potential use of brick waste as alternate concrete-making materials: A review

The utilization of brick waste as cement and aggregate substitute is summarized. Effects on the properties of concrete and mortar are discussed. It is recommended to use waste brick dust as up to 20% cement replacement material.

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Burning waste in cement kilns: The story of Calusco d’Adda

Burning waste in cement kilns is a widespread practice, but what is its impact on citizens’ health and the environment? In the cement plant of Calusco d’Adda, the partial switch from petroleum coke to waste-based fuels has substantially increased the emissions of many pollutants, which can have significant effects on …

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