Influence Of Marine Sediments On The Rheological Properties Of Bricks

Abstract

The practices of dredging constitute a challenge for the development and maintenance of port activities. Millions of cubic meters are regularly extracted from the Algerian ports, it is necessary to value them. This study focuses on the valorization of marine sediments from the port of Bethioua for making bricks. A rheological characterization was performed with great care for these marine sediments and for the brick slip. The rheological study was conducted for different concentrations using the rheometer using a measurement geometry coaxial cylinder. The study of the rheological parameters of the brick slip , marine sediments and the brick slip with addition of these marine sediments has enabled to determine the ideal composition and concentrations ideal for making bricks. The results of the rheological parameters obtained from these marine sediments show a percentage of valorization recovery up to 15% which allows that these sediments can be valued in the field of manufacture of brick.

Received. June 11, 2023. Accepted. August 02, 2023. Published. August 20, 2023