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Title:

Flooring- Wall Tiles, Bricks, & Paver Blocks Using Marble Waste

Value Proposition:

By substituting marble waste for both fine and coarse aggregates—depending on particle size distribution and packing density—we have been able to produce a denser, stronger, and more durable concrete mixture suitable for a variety of construction products. CSIR-CBRI has developed process know-how for recycling and utilization of solid wastes and slurry in making tiles, paver blocks, bricks and AAC blocks. The developed items meet the requirements of Indian Standard Specifications. Desirable physico-mechanical attributes of non-modular bricks, tiles, and paver blocks—including compressive strength, efflorescence, water absorption, flexural strength, and wear resistance—have been assessed. Based on these evaluations, the mix formulation has been refined to cater to various brick classes and both tile grades: general purpose and heavy-duty flooring. Additionally, paver blocks have been successfully produced across multiple strength grades, namely M30, M35, M40, and M50.

Summary Application:
  • Floor tiles- Light traffic loads & heavy traffic conditions
  • Non-modular bricks- Commercial brick replacement
  • Paver blocks- Non traffic to Heavy traffic conditions 
  • AAC blocks- Infill material & brick replacement
Advantages:

Profitability as compared to market products: ~35-50% ; on Annual turnover

Commercialization Status: Already Commercialised
Tech. Readiness Level:
CSIR-Central Building Research Institute
CSIR-Central Building Research Institute[CSIR-CBRI]
:  director[at]cbri[dot]res[dot]in
:91-1332-272243
:https://cbri.res.in
Industrial Applications: Building Materials [Building Materials, Construction Technologies, Furniture etc.] Waste management [Environmental (Clean Tech.)]
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