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Department of Civil Engineering and Geodesy, Faculty of technical sciences, University of Novi Sad , Novi Sad , Serbia
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Department of Civil Engineering and Geodesy, Faculty of technical sciences, University of Novi Sad , Novi Sad , Serbia
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Department of Civil Engineering and Geodesy, Faculty of technical sciences, University of Novi Sad , Novi Sad , Serbia
Department of Civil Engineering and Geodesy, Faculty of technical science, University of Novi Sad , Novi Sad , Serbia
The construction industry is one of the largest consumers of non-renewable natural resources and a significant source of CO₂ emissions, which underscores the need to develop more sustainable materials that can reduce its negative environmental impact. In order to meet the requirements of the modern circular economy, this study investigates the potential application of locally available waste materials in the production of innovative, eco-friendlier masonry mortars. The eco-binder used as a supplementary cementitious material (SCM) was ceramic waste powder (CWP), generated during the manufacturing processes in the ceramic industry, with a cement replacement level up to 80%. The experimental program involved comprehensive characterization of the CWP to evaluate its suitability as an SCM, followed by testing of the fundamental properties of the developed masonry mortars. Furthermore, the performance of the eco-mortar within masonry assemblies was examined, with particular emphasis on assessing the initial shear strength of the mortar joint. The results indicate that ceramic waste powder can be effectively utilized as a partial cement substitute.
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