Performance evaluation of iron ore tailings/cement at high temperatures: incombustibility test

Authors

  • Edgar E V Carrasco Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais - Escola de Arquitetura
  • Judy N R Mantilla Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais - Escola de Engenharia https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7426-0970

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46421/enarc.v8i00.2993

Keywords:

Iron ore tailings, Cement, Incombustibility test, High temperature, Ecological brick

Abstract

This article aims to evaluate the performance at high temperatures of the composite of iron ore tailings and cement through incombustibility tests. This composite is employed in brick manufacturing. Iron ore tailings are a byproduct of the mining industry, and their application in construction has aroused interest due to their potential to enhance material properties such as mechanical strength and durability. In this study, incombustibility tests were conducted to investigate the response of the composite under high-temperature conditions. The test results demonstrated that the composite exhibits satisfactory incombustibility properties at elevated temperatures, maintaining its structural integrity during exposure to intense heat. These findings suggest that the composite could serve as a viable and promising alternative in the production of fire-resistant construction materials. However, the significant 67.5% loss of compressive strength observed under extreme heat conditions notably compromises its structural load-bearing capacity, underscoring the need for a more rigorous evaluation when utilizing the composite in self-sustaining construction elements in such environments.

Author Biography

Judy N R Mantilla, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais - Escola de Engenharia

Dra. em Geotécnica - Universidade de São Paulo. Prof. Aposentada na Escola de Engenharia de UFMG

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Published

2023-10-25

How to Cite

Carrasco, E. E. V., & Mantilla, J. N. R. (2023). Performance evaluation of iron ore tailings/cement at high temperatures: incombustibility test. ENCONTRO NACIONAL DE APROVEITAMENTO DE RESÍDUOS NA CONSTRUÇÃO, 8(00), 1–8. https://doi.org/10.46421/enarc.v8i00.2993