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

Year 2025, Volume: 9 Issue: 2, 191 - 204

Bayram Topyüz , Mesut Yaşar , Arif Karademir

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.

Keywords

Waste material concrete block fly ash waste paper sludge strength water permeability.

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Primary Language English
Subjects Construction Materials
Journal Section Research Articles
Authors

Bayram Topyüz 0000-0002-4053-861X

Mesut Yaşar 0000-0002-8573-0197

Arif Karademir 0000-0003-0924-2156

Early Pub Date August 20, 2025
Publication Date August 29, 2025
Submission Date December 3, 2024
Acceptance Date June 21, 2025
Published in Issue Year 2025 Volume: 9 Issue: 2

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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 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. August 2025;9(2):191-204. doi:10.38088/jise.1593473
Chicago Topyüz, Bayram, Mesut Yaşar, and Arif Karademir. “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, no. 2 (August 2025): 191-204. https://doi.org/10.38088/jise.1593473.
EndNote Topyüz B, Yaşar M, Karademir A (August 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 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, 2025, doi: 10.38088/jise.1593473.
ISNAD 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 9/2 (August2025), 191-204. https://doi.org/10.38088/jise.1593473.
JAMA 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, 2025, pp. 191-04, doi:10.38088/jise.1593473.
Vancouver 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.
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