Review of concrete incorporating waste glass powder and recycled aggregates
Department of civil Engineering, G H Raisoni College of Engineering and Management, Nagpur, India.
Research Article
Open Access Research Journal of Engineering and Technology, 2025, 09(02), 037-046.
Article DOI: 10.53022/oarjet.2025.9.2.0091
Publication history:
Received on 20 October 2025; revised on 18 November 2025; accepted on 20 November 2025
Abstract:
Traditional concrete production heavily impacts the environment, with cement manufacturing responsible for about eight percent of global CO₂ emissions and extensive resource depletion from aggregate extraction. To address this, researchers have explored using waste glass powder (WGP) as a partial cement replacement and recycled aggregates (RA) instead of natural stone. WGP enhances strength and durability through pozzolanic activity, while RA promotes waste reduction and resource conservation. However, limited studies examine their combined use. This review synthesizes recent research on WGP and RA, evaluating their individual and joint effects on concrete’s strength, workability, and sustainability to guide eco-friendly mix designs for greener construction.
Keywords:
Green Concrete; Sustainable Materials; Waste Glass Powder; Recycled Aggregates; Cement Replacement; Pozzolanic Activity; Strength; Workability; Eco-Friendly Construction
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