Paper Key : IRJ************385
Author: Karagandla Vijay
Date Published: 18 Mar 2024
Abstract
To meet the growing global demand for construction materials, more than 9 billion conventional bricks are produced each year. They are a substantial source of greenhouse gas pollution since they are frequently heated to increase their strength, which uses a lot of wood, coal, and natural gas. The toxic fumes emitted by brick kilns include a high concentration of carbon monoxide and sulphur oxides, which can be harmful to both human health and the environment. As stated by this assertion. The goal of this project was to create unfired clay bricksalso referred to as bricksby incorporating fillers including alginate, and seaweed. These bricks are made by combining with the common brick-making clay, which are then combined with nothing but alginate powder, a natural polymer made from the cell walls of seaweed. This brick sample measures 19 cm by 9 cm x 9 cm, and different laboratory Clay (80%, 78%), and alginate (20%, 22%) are the mixed proportions used in tests such as compressive and flexural strength testing. For greater compressive strength, lessen the occurrence of cracks and deformation caused by contraction. Reduce the drying time and increase the bricksresistance to bending.Keywords: Compressive strength, Flexural strength, Alginate, Clay.
DOI LINK : 10.56726/IRJMETS50116 https://www.doi.org/10.56726/IRJMETS50116