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(Reference retrieved automatically from Web of Science through information on FAPESP grant and its corresponding number as mentioned in the publication by the authors.)

Water reuse in the production of non-reinforced concrete elements: An alternative for decentralized wastewater management

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Author(s):
Duarte, Natalia Cangussu [1] ; dos Santos Amaral, Ana Elitha [1] ; Lento Araujo Gomes, Bianca Graziella [1] ; Siqueira, Gustavo Henrique [1] ; Tonetti, Adriano Luiz [1]
Total Authors: 5
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Estadual Campinas, UNICAMP, Sch Civil Engn Architecture & Urban Design FEC, Rua Saturnino de Brito 224, BR-13083889 Campinas, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 1
Document type: Journal article
Source: JOURNAL OF WATER SANITATION AND HYGIENE FOR DEVELOPMENT; v. 9, n. 3, p. 596-600, SEP 2019.
Web of Science Citations: 1
Abstract

Replacement of water by treated wastewater in concrete production, totally or in part, could lead to great water economy. Therefore, this experiment evaluated compressive strength from non-reinforced concrete samples produced with a combination of potable water (PW) and treated domestic wastewater (TW) at four different proportions: 0, 50, 75, and 100% of TW in the mixture. Ten samples were prepared for each proportion and the samples were tested for axial compression on the 28th day after concrete preparation. The data were statistically evaluated to analyze the influence of TW in concrete quality. It was possible to note that there was no significant difference between concretes produced using only PW and those produced with 50 and 75% TW, but when only TW was used, the concrete compressive strength increased on average 17.7%, which indicates the good potential of water reuse in the production of non-reinforced concrete elements. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 17/07490-4 - Nitrogen removal in anaerobic reactors
Grantee:Adriano Luiz Tonetti
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants