Thermite welding is an exceptional process that does not require additional energy supplies, resulting in welded joints that exhibit mechanical properties and conductivity equivalent to those of the parent materials. The global adoption of thermite welding is growing across various industries. However, in Korea, limited research is being conducted on the core technology of thermite welding. Currently, domestic production of thermite powder in Korea involves recycling copper oxide (CuO). Unfortunately, controlling the particle size of waste CuO poses challenges, leading to the unwanted formation of pores and cracks during thermite welding. In this study, we investigate the influence of powder particle size on thermite welding in the production of Cu-thermite powder using waste CuO. We conduct the ball milling process for 0.5–24 h using recycled CuO. The evolution of the powder shape and size is analyzed using particle size analysis and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Furthermore, we examine the thermal reaction characteristics through differential scanning calorimetry. Additionally, the microstructures of the welded samples are observed using optical microscopy and SEM to evaluate the impact of powder particle size on weldability. Lastly, hardness measurements are performed to assess the strengths of the welded materials.

The use of recycled materials, such as the fine recycled aggregate made from concrete waste and carbon fiber (CF) product of industrial waste, for the manufacture of conductive recycled mortars (CRM), transforms the mortar base cement normally made with cement:sand in a sustainable multifunctional material, conferring satisfactory mechanical and electrical properties for non-structural uses. This action provides ecological benefits, reducing the use of natural fine aggregates from rivers and the amount of concrete waste deposited in landfills resulting from construction waste. In this investigation the effect of the addition of CF on electrical properties in hardened, wet and dry state, electric percolation in dry state and fluidity of the wet mixture of a cement based CRM was evaluated: fine recycled aggregate: graphite powder, CRM specimens with dimensions of 4 × 4 × 16 cm. were manufactured for 3, 7 and 28 days of age and sand/cement ratios = 1.00, graphite/cement = 1.00, water/cement = 0.60 and CF = 0.1, 0.3, 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5 and 3.0% compared to the weight of cement. The results demonstrated the effect of the addition of CF in CRM, reducing fluidity of the mixtures due to the opposition generated by its physical interaction of CF with recycled sand or recycled fine aggregate and graphite powder (GP), in its case, placing the electric percolation percolation at 0.30% and 0.45% of CF for CRM with and without GP, respectively. Increases in electrical conductivity (EC) without the presence of GP are defined by the contact between the CF and the conductive paths formed. In contrast, with the presence of GP, the EC is defined by the contact between the CF and the GP simultaneously, forming conductive routes with greater performance in its EC.

전 세계적으로 건설폐기물에 의한 환경문제에 대한 관심이 증가하고 있다. 이에 따라 건설재료들에 대한 재활용방안 에 대한 연구가 많이 진행되고 있다. GFRP는 최근 구조물의 보강에 많이 사용되는 건설 재료이다. 본 연구에는 GFRP를 분쇄하 여 만든 재활용 GFRP파우더(RGP)의 잔골재 대체 가능성을 검토하고자 하였다. RGP는 GFRP의 제작 시 발생되는 GFRP 잉여물을 분쇄하여 사용하였다. RGP의 잔골재 치환율을 20%, 40% 60% 80%로 설정하였다. RGP가 혼합된 시멘트 모르타르의 재료 성능을 검토하기 위하여 압축강도, 쪼갬인장강도 및 휨 강도를 측정하였다. 실험결과, RGP의 혼입으로 시멘트 모르타르의 기초물성이 증가하는 경향이 나타났다. 본 연구결과는 장기적으로 GFRP의 건설재료로의 재활용을 위한 기초자료로 활용이 가능할 것으로 판단된다.

Antioxidant agent, 1,1,3-tris(2-methyl-4-hydroxy-5-tert-butylphenyl)butane were prepared and investigated the antioxidant activity on recycled rubber mat manufactured with waste tire powder. Mechanical properties of rubber mat are influenced by many factor such as compounding ingredients and state of cure, process of rubber, and fillers. Our study aim is to investigate influence of antioxidant activities on ozone cracking and the thermal aging time. In this work, the degradation of recycled rubber mat was studied and suggested mechanism to involve two-type of degradation, thermal aging and cracking both of which can be contained antioxidant or non-antioxidant agent.

건설폐기물의 처리는 국가 사회적 문제로 제기되고 있으며 순환골재의 생산과정에서 발생하는 미분말은 전량 폐기 매립되고 있다. 미분말의 유해성을 분석한 결과 세포독성을 함유하고 있어 토양 및 지하수오염 등 2차 오염을 초래할 수 있다. 본 연구에서는 미분말을 재활용하기 위한 방법으로 콘크리트의 혼화재로 활용하고자 시멘트 대신 미분말을 혼입한 콘크리트의 역학적 특성과 작업성을 비교 분석하였다. 콘크리트의 실험 결과에서, 혼화제를 적절히 사용하면 미분말을 시멘트 대신 20% 이하 치환한 경우 콘크리트에 적용 가능할 것으로 판단된다. 또한 고강도 콘크리트에서도 적용할 수 있다.

To evaluate the remediation performance of recycled oyster shell powders to control nutrients release from polluted sediments. Different types of recycled oyster shell powder were applied on separated bottom sediments. The first type of oyster shell powder is Calcined Oyster Shell Powder (COSP) and another consist of ultrasonicated oyster shell powder (SOSP) which were composed of calcium peroxide. The recycled oyster shell powders were improving the water quality as slow oxygen releasing compound. The experimental results indicated that the Dissolved Oxygen (DO) in the treated columns were higher than the control column. pH was increased in the both experimental columns due to the hydrolysis of CaO2. Meanwhile, recycled oyster shell powders could prevent the nutrients (nitrogen and phosphorus) release from sediments into the overlying water. In addition, the total nitrogen and total phosphorus concentrations of the COSP applied column were decreased 27% and 20% compared to the control column respectively and the SOSP applied column were decreased 33% and 27% compared to control in the overlying water. It was proved that, COSP and SOSP can effectively adsorb phosphorus from sediments and prevent phosphorus release into overlying water from bottom sediments. In conclusion, COSP and SOSP applications was increased DO in the overlying water and nutrient released controlled effectively from the sediment.

본 연구에서는 분쇄한 순환골재 분말(RAP)을 건설소재로 활용하기 위하여 순환골재 및 RAP의 재료적 특성을 파악하고, 시멘트 대체재로 RAP를 적용한 모르타르의 물리·역학적 특성을 분석하였다. RAP 입도분석결과, 볼밀 시간이 증가함에 따라 0.6mm 입도의 분포량이 증가하고, 조립률은 감소하는 것으로 나타났다. RAP를 치환한 모르타르의 유동성은 Plain 보다 향상되었으며, 이는 RAP를 결합재 대체재로 적용함으로서 잉여수의 증가하고 이로 인해 유동성이 증가된 것으로 판단된다. RAP를 적용한 모르타르의 압축강도 평가 결과, 치환율이 증가함에 따라 압축강도가 낮아지는 경향을 나타내었지만, 약 10%까지는 치환하여 사용가능한 것으로 판단된다. 이상의 연구로부터 분말화한 순환골재는 잔골재 대체재로서도 품질특성을 만족할 수 있는 것으로 나타났으며, 본 연구 범위에서는 결합재 대체재로 약 10% 적용시 유동성 개선 및 강도 확보가 가능할 것으로 판단된다.

This paper presents an experimental study investigating the bond characteristic of steel bars (D13, D16) on fluidity concrete mixed with recycled marble powder under tensile loads. Experimental results showed that average bond strengths of D13 series specimens and D13 series specimens were 18.00MPa and 15.67MPa respectively, and that specimen with the larger diameter of rebar that adhesion strength had the lower bond strength.

This study evaluates the material performance of slump value and compressive strength of the concrete which was made by recycled sand and blast furnace slag powder(BFSP). The main variables are replacement ratio of BFSP. As a result, it was evaluated that more detailed evaluation is needed in long-term strength development and the compensation of slump value to the replacement ratio of BFSP.

Based on the study of chloride migration coefficient and hydration heat evolution, it was found that the use of ternary blended cement was effective to achieve desired service life and minimum crack index. On the other hand, a high level of compressive strength is required for marine concrete mix design.

The purpose of this study is to examine whether cementitious powder separated from waste concrete can be used as the alternative raw material for limestone and reducing the usage of natural resource (limestone) and CO2emission based on recycling cementitious powder from waste concrete. Therefore, to reduce waste and CO2 emission in the cement industry and develop recycled cement, mix design was deducted by multi-objective optimization.