Experimental Study to Compare Thermal Properties of Bricks Made from Construction and Demolition Waste with Clay and Cement bricks

Abstract

The author conducted an experimental study for determining the thermal characteristics of bricks, which fabricated from the building construction and demolition waste. The brick units contain air spaces to increase the possibility of thermal insulation of walls. Such units are used as an alternative to red brick or cemented brick.The results indicated that the manufactured units achieved highly successful of mechanical and physical properties. However, that indicator cannot be introduced as an only indication of the possibility of replacing red and concrete bricks by these manufactured units in the store. However, environmental and economic feasibility of these manufactured units must be studied. Therefore, this study investigates and identify the characteristics of the conductivity and thermal insulation of the manufactured units. In addition to the mechanical properties, the results of thermal properties are used for assessing the environmental performance of the manufactured units compared with thermal insulation properties of red and cemented bricks.The significance of research linking a bunch of different sciences in architecture, science of material properties, heat transfer and environmental studies. In the framework of a systematic system works to achieve sustainability principles to reap the potential benefits of the application of one of the most important sustainability principles and techniques which is Recycling. This leads to the creation of a new concept of the architect's message beyond urban or architectural design that meets the needs of an individual or a body or institution to meet the requirements of the environment not only by shape and function, but also by a full curriculum that respects the environment and achieve sustainability principles.