An Up-To-Date Review of Sawdust Usage in Construction Materials

Nadia Ghadhanfer Hikmet

doi:10.31026/j.eng.2024.11.10

Article Details

An Up-To-Date Review of Sawdust Usage in Construction Materials

Authors:

Nadia Ghadhanfer Hikmet

Publisher:

University of Baghdad

Journal:

Journal of Engineering Vol.30 Issue 11, pp.164-184

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

1/2024

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001382024

pISSN:

2520-3339

DOI:

10.31026/j.eng.2024.11.10

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Abstract:

 Carbon emissions, and expensive raw building materials with high risk of being scarce in the future would expose both global nature and sustainability of construction to danger. In response, many countries are drawing modern strategies for a greener environment by adopting recycled and eco-friendly materials in construction including waste, used wood or sawdust wastes. The present article brings the most distinctive studies and promising methods related to sawdust presence in concrete and bricks. Both physical and mechanical properties were covered. Sawdust waste was successfully found to partially replace cementitious materials or natural aggregates without adverse deterioration. Most studies suggest a 5 to 20% volume or weight content to be the optimum and a safe sawdust replacement level. However, maintaining desirable strength with a high sawdust content (≥20%) requires extra treatment to the sawdust including but not limited to boiling, washing, adding sodium silicate, and curing with sodium sulphate bath. Aside from that, adding sawdust was profoundly effective at reducing density, and improving thermal and sound insulation in buildings. The findings herein promote the utilization of sawdust in structural elements such as interior and exterior walls, ceilings, partition blocks, and non-load bearing panels. This scope offers an opportunity to create a greener environment, affordable construction, and proficient investment in natural resources.

Article Details

An Up-To-Date Review of Sawdust Usage in Construction Materials

Authors:

Nadia Ghadhanfer Hikmet

Publisher:

University of Baghdad

Journal:

Journal of Engineering Vol.30 Issue 11, pp.164-184

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

1/2024

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001382024

pISSN:

2520-3339

DOI:

10.31026/j.eng.2024.11.10

Sawdust

Recycled material

Lightweight concrete

Thermal conductivity

Sound insulation

Issues

Article Details

An Up-To-Date Review of Sawdust Usage in Construction Materials

Authors: Nadia Ghadhanfer Hikmet

Publisher: University of Baghdad

Journal: Journal of Engineering Vol.30 Issue 11, pp.164-184

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 1/2024

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2001382024

pISSN: 2520-3339

DOI: 10.31026/j.eng.2024.11.10

Sawdust

Recycled material

Lightweight concrete

Thermal conductivity

Sound insulation

Issues

Authors:

Nadia Ghadhanfer Hikmet

Publisher:

University of Baghdad

Journal:

Journal of Engineering Vol.30 Issue 11, pp.164-184

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

1/2024

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001382024

pISSN:

2520-3339

DOI:

10.31026/j.eng.2024.11.10