Recycled crumb rubber, glass and fly ash for the fabrication of thin panels via alkali activation in clay tiles

This thesis incorporated different percentages of crumb rubber, recycled glass and fly ash into clay roof tiles using alkaline activation. The role of the alkaline activator solutions of sodium hydroxide (NaOH) and sodium silicate (Na2SiO3) was to improve microstructure bonding of samples also commonly used in the construction industry. The research aims to develop a low temperature prototype at 50, 60, 100, 110, 150, 160 and 200°C to identify the curing conditions of sample that can yield high compressive strength and make them suitable for the sustainable environment. The potential benefits of using fly ash, crumb rubber, glass and plastics in green buildings could improve material usage and disposal efficiency in Australia. The recycling materials encompass fly ash, crumb rubber, recycled glass and plastics at low temperature curing, an emerging technology in the construction sector.