Innovative Formulations for Building Construction Bricks: Integration of Marble Dust and Lime as Alternatives to Clay for Improved Construction Brick Fabrication

Abstract

This research offers a comprehensive examination of the production of bricks with leftover powdered marble and lime as eco-friendly materials. Different replacement percentages of leftover marble powder and lime (3%, 6%, 9%, and 12%) were applied to the soil to create bricks. Through a series of laboratory experiments, including compression tests, heat transfer tests, and scanning electron microscope (SEM) evaluations, the mechanical, thermal, and microstructural characteristics of the bricks produced were carefully evaluated. Bricks with increasing percentages of waste marble powder and lime replacement were found to have significantly changed physical, mechanical, and microstructural qualities. The findings offer valuable insights into the potential use of leftover marble powder and lime as environmentally friendly additives in brick manufacturing, with a focus on opportunities to enhance both sustainability and usability.