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Energy-smart Brick
RMIT University researchers collaborated with an Australian recycling company to make bricks substituted for clay with a minimum of 15% waste glass and 20% combusted solid waste (ash).
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(Source: website of Energy-smart bricks keep waste out of landfill - RMIT University)
School of Engineering, RMIT University
Product specifications
The research conducted by School of Engineering at RMIT University showed the new bricks containing glass waste have enhanced energy efficiency through improved thermal performance, and met stringent structural, durability and environmental sustainability standards. The technology has met the key compliance requirement of fired clay bricks set by Standards Australia
Product images
Image 1. Energy smart bricks -
Source: Adapted from Seamos Daniel, RMIT University
Image 2. Energy smart bricks
Source: Adapted from Seamos Daniel, RMIT University
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Areas of application
This product can be used for construction projects.
More information about the energy-smart brick
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Real-world project
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Publications
1- Utilizing rejected contaminants from the paper recycling process in fired clay brick production
2- Energy efficiency of waste reformed fired clay bricks-from manufacturing to post application
3- A Viable Solution for Industrial Waste Ash: Recycling in Fired Clay Bricks
4- Transformation of waste-contaminated glass dust in sustainable fired clay bricks
Award
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Contact details
Associate Prof Dilan Robert
Head of the Department of Civil & Infrastructure Engineering at RMIT University