Towards the utilization of waste glass powder in sustainable cement based overlays

Abstract

The article focuses on the possibility of utilizing waste glass powder in cement based overlays for sustainable construction. In the work, a study was carried out on the evaluation of the influence of waste glass powder, which modifies the overlay, on its adhesion to a concrete substrate. The waste glass powder was added in various amounts in relation to the binder mass. The adhesion tests were conducted using the commonly known pull-off method. The preliminary test results are presented and discussed in the article.

Evaluation of the Adhesion between Overlays and Substrates in Concrete Floors: Literature Survey, Recent Non-Destructive and Semi-Destructive Testing Methods, and Research Gaps

“…Research has shown that using additions in the form of silica fume, metakaolin, short carbon fibers, polypropylene fiber, styrene/acrylic powder, magnesium phosphate, and fly ash for the cement mortar of the overlay is favorable in terms of the level of pull-off adhesion f b between the overlay and the concrete substrate [63][64][65][66][67][68][69][70][71][72][73]). In turn, using quartz and glass powder as an addition to the cement mortar of the overlay does not have a positive influence on the level of its pull-off adhesion f b [74,75]. Figure 16 presents the results of bonding strength tests with regards to the polypropylene fiber content in concrete.…”

Epoxy resin coatings modified with waste glass powder for sustainable construction

“…This kind of industrial waste is a popular additive in concrete manufacturing [10]. The waste glass powder has been recently proposed to make overlays in the construction industry [14]. The aim of the research was to improve the mechanical properties of the coating, including its adhesion to the substrate, through the application of waste glass powder.…”