Eco-efficient concretes: The effects of using recycled ceramic material from sanitary installations on the mechanical properties of concrete

The aim of this research was to investigate some of the physical and mechanical properties of concrete mixed under laboratory conditions, where different proportions of coarse aggregate materials were Substituted by porcelain from sanitary installations. The results of the tests show that the concrete produced has the same mechanical characteristics as conventional concrete, thus opening a door to selective recycling of sanitary porcelain and its use in the production of concrete. (c) 2008 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.