Evaluation of paper factory screen underflow sludge and power plant fly ash in concrete block production: Improvement of mechanical and physical properties

Bayram Topyüz; Mesut Yaşar; Arif Karademir

doi:10.38088/jise.1593473

Evaluation of paper factory screen underflow sludge and power plant fly ash in concrete block production: Improvement of mechanical and physical properties

Abstract

This study investigates the utilization of paper mill sludge (PS) and non-standard fly ash (FA) from power plants in the production of concrete blocks. Test specimens were produced by incorporating varying proportions of PS and FA into standard concrete block mixtures. The specimens were cured, using standard methods and tested at various intervals. The analysis results indicate that PS and FA, which are difficult to dispose of, can be used in structural elements at certain proportions. Additionally, FA incorporation improved the strength and workability of the concrete, and the water permeability remained within the targeted values with the inclusion of PS and FA. In conclusion, PS and FA provide acceptable properties for concrete block production, with the chemical and physical characteristics of the waste materials, mix ratios, and production parameters significantly affecting the outcomes. However, to increase the proportion of these wastes and enhance their positive contributions, further detailed studies are required, particularly focusing on mixing techniques and homogeneous formation.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Construction Materials

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Bayram Topyüz ^*
0000-0002-4053-861X
Türkiye

Mesut Yaşar
0000-0002-8573-0197
Türkiye

Arif Karademir
0000-0003-0924-2156
Türkiye

Early Pub Date

August 20, 2025

Publication Date

December 15, 2025

Submission Date

December 3, 2024

Acceptance Date

June 21, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 9 Number: 2

DOI

https://doi.org/10.38088/jise.1593473

IZ

https://izlik.org/JA88TA24CL

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RIS / Bibtex

APA

Topyüz, B., Yaşar, M., & Karademir, A. (2025). Evaluation of paper factory screen underflow sludge and power plant fly ash in concrete block production: Improvement of mechanical and physical properties. Journal of Innovative Science and Engineering, 9(2), 191-204. https://doi.org/10.38088/jise.1593473

AMA

1.Topyüz B, Yaşar M, Karademir A. Evaluation of paper factory screen underflow sludge and power plant fly ash in concrete block production: Improvement of mechanical and physical properties. JISE. 2025;9(2):191-204. doi:10.38088/jise.1593473

Chicago

Topyüz, Bayram, Mesut Yaşar, and Arif Karademir. 2025. “Evaluation of Paper Factory Screen Underflow Sludge and Power Plant Fly Ash in Concrete Block Production: Improvement of Mechanical and Physical Properties”. Journal of Innovative Science and Engineering 9 (2): 191-204. https://doi.org/10.38088/jise.1593473.

EndNote

Topyüz B, Yaşar M, Karademir A (December 1, 2025) Evaluation of paper factory screen underflow sludge and power plant fly ash in concrete block production: Improvement of mechanical and physical properties. Journal of Innovative Science and Engineering 9 2 191–204.

IEEE

[1]B. Topyüz, M. Yaşar, and A. Karademir, “Evaluation of paper factory screen underflow sludge and power plant fly ash in concrete block production: Improvement of mechanical and physical properties”, JISE, vol. 9, no. 2, pp. 191–204, Dec. 2025, doi: 10.38088/jise.1593473.

ISNAD

Topyüz, Bayram - Yaşar, Mesut - Karademir, Arif. “Evaluation of Paper Factory Screen Underflow Sludge and Power Plant Fly Ash in Concrete Block Production: Improvement of Mechanical and Physical Properties”. Journal of Innovative Science and Engineering 9/2 (December 1, 2025): 191-204. https://doi.org/10.38088/jise.1593473.

JAMA

1.Topyüz B, Yaşar M, Karademir A. Evaluation of paper factory screen underflow sludge and power plant fly ash in concrete block production: Improvement of mechanical and physical properties. JISE. 2025;9:191–204.

MLA

Topyüz, Bayram, et al. “Evaluation of Paper Factory Screen Underflow Sludge and Power Plant Fly Ash in Concrete Block Production: Improvement of Mechanical and Physical Properties”. Journal of Innovative Science and Engineering, vol. 9, no. 2, Dec. 2025, pp. 191-04, doi:10.38088/jise.1593473.

Vancouver

1.Bayram Topyüz, Mesut Yaşar, Arif Karademir. Evaluation of paper factory screen underflow sludge and power plant fly ash in concrete block production: Improvement of mechanical and physical properties. JISE. 2025 Dec. 1;9(2):191-204. doi:10.38088/jise.1593473