Enhancing concrete sustainability using crushed peanut shells: An analysis of thermophysical properties, durability, and application potential in construction - 2024
Enhancing concrete sustainability using crushed peanut shells: An analysis of thermophysical properties, durability, and application potential in construction
Horma, Othmane; Channouf, Salaheddine; El Hammouti, Aboubakret al.
2024 • In Journal of Building Engineering, 90, p. 109434
Compressive strength; Energy-efficient concrete; Peanut shells; Thermal simulation; Thermophysical properties; Time lag; Durability of concretes; Energy efficient; Incorporation rates; Properties of concretes; Shell morphologies; Sustainable construction; Thermal simulations; Civil and Structural Engineering; Architecture; Building and Construction; Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality; Mechanics of Materials
Abstract :
[en] This study explored the integration of crushed peanut shells (PS) into concrete with an emphasis on sustainable construction. Uniquely, it examines the impact of PS morphologies at low incorporation rates (0–6%) on the thermophysical properties and durability of concrete through rigorous experimental analysis and computational simulations. Our findings reveal that PS significantly enhances insulation properties and reduces thermal metrics and density while maintaining structural viability despite a slight increase in water absorption and a reduction in compressive strength with higher PS content. This investigation not only highlights the potential of PS-concrete to improve the thermal efficiency of building envelopes but also introduces it as an innovative approach to using agricultural by-products in eco-friendly construction. The results indicate significant advancement in the development of sustainable building materials, contributing to enhanced construction practices with environmental benefits.
Disciplines :
Civil engineering Energy Materials science & engineering Physics
Author, co-author :
Horma, Othmane ; Mohammed First University, Mechanics and Energy Laboratory, Oujda, Morocco
Channouf, Salaheddine ; Mohammed First University, Mechanics and Energy Laboratory, Oujda, Morocco
El Hammouti, Aboubakr; Mohammed First University, Mechanics and Energy Laboratory, Oujda, Morocco ; Université de Pau et des Pays de L'Adour, Pau, France
El Hassani, Sara; Mohammed First University, Mechanics and Energy Laboratory, Oujda, Morocco
Miri, Hanane ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Geology ; Mohammed First University, Applied Geosciences Laboratory, Oujda, Morocco
Moussaoui, Mohammed Amine; Mohammed First University, Mechanics and Energy Laboratory, Oujda, Morocco
Mezrhab, Ahmed; Mohammed First University, Mechanics and Energy Laboratory, Oujda, Morocco
Language :
English
Title :
Enhancing concrete sustainability using crushed peanut shells: An analysis of thermophysical properties, durability, and application potential in construction
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