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  • Enhanced bio-concrete with integrated recycled glass and agricultural waste for sustainable infrastructure resilience in coastal environments
  • Fengxuan Suna,* and Jianhao Linb

  • aSchool of Urban Construction Engineering, Wenhua College, Wuhan 430074, Hubei, China
    bInstitute of Architecture Engineering, Huanghuai University, Zhumadian, 463000, Henan, China

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Abstract

The construction industry faces growing challenges in developing sustainable and durable materials, particularly for infrastructure exposed to aggressive coastal environments. This study explores the potential of bio-concrete incorporating ceramic waste, recycled glass, and agricultural by-products to enhance mechanical strength and durability. Experimental results indicate significant improvements in flexural and tensile strength, increasing from 2.5 MPa to 6.0 MPa and 2.0 MPa to 4.6 MPa, respectively, over curing periods of 7, 28, and 56 days. Additionally, chloride ion penetration resistance and sulfate durability tests demonstrated enhanced performance, with minimal mass loss and strength reduction, reinforcing the material's suitability for sulfate-rich environments. The incorporation of these alternative materials positively influenced the concrete matrix, contributing to long-term structural integrity. This research highlights the feasibility of sustainable bio-concrete as an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional concrete, offering enhanced durability for coastal and marine infrastructure applications.


Keywords: Ceramic waste, Recycled glass.

This Article

  • 2025; 26(2): 295-298

    Published on Apr 30, 2025

  • 10.36410/jcpr.2025.26.2.295
  • Received on Mar 22, 2025
  • Revised on Apr 4, 2025
  • Accepted on Apr 8, 2025

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  • Fengxuan Sun
  • School of Urban Construction Engineering, Wenhua College, Wuhan 430074, Hubei, China
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