Experimental Investigation on the Strengths of Cement Bricks Using Fly Ash and Rice Husk Wastes: Recycling Waste Materials

Abstract

Bricks have been a crucial component of building and construction for thousands of years. Burnt Clay brick production is a complex process that requires significant energy and resources, despite its consistent workability and accessibility. Recycling materials are being utilized in various projects to reduce the carbon footprint and organic clay used in the brick industry. This chapter provides a comprehensive review of recent brick studies, categorizing them based on materials and production techniques used to create innovative bricks, aiming to understand the modern context of sustainable and innovative bricks over the past few decades. The bricks are being strengthened using industry waste material flash and Agricultural waste Rice husk as cement replacements to achieve strength and environmental sustainability. The strength properties of cement bricks are assessed by comparing their performance with fly-ash and rice husk in different proportions. Future research should focus on improving mineral admixture reactivity in cement bricks at a reasonable cost.