Brick
Brick
Brick
Development of brick
using jute waste and
hemp waste fiber
Backgrounds
Problems related with traditional brick making :
Loss of crops
Decreased soil fertility
And subsequent reductions in crop production are also be reported.
Vulnerable to moisture damage
Traditional clay brick production leads to erosion
lowers the water table, and harms the environment
Hence, there is an objective behind preparing such biocomposite bricks.
Cement and concrete production is
responsible for up to 8% of global CO2
emissions!
Objectives
Sustainability: Use hemp to reduce environmental impact.
Energy Efficiency: Improve insulation for lower energy
consumption.
Carbon Sequestration: Capture and store carbon dioxide.
Durability: Create long-lasting structures.
Health and Comfort: Enhance indoor air quality and comfort.
Versatility: Suitable for various construction applications.
Ease of Construction: Lightweight and easy to handle.
Regulatory Compliance: Meet building standards.
Promotion of Hemp Industry: Support sustainable agriculture.
Innovation: Encourage research and development.
Introduction
BRIEF OVERVIEW OF TRADITIONAL BRICK MAKING PROCESS
Bricks are the oldest construction material which has been broadly used at present due to its
durability, availability and low cost. Refined brick making and burning techniques have
exceptionally improved the quality of buildings.
Manufacturing of bricks constitutes four stages :
Preparation of soil,
Molding,
Drying , and
Burning.
Conventional brick :
Types of conventional bricks:
Clay bricks
Concrete bricks
Fly ash bricks
Sand-lime bricks
Engineering bricks
Fire bricks
Facing bricks
Materials used in bricks :
Clay: Primary component in traditional clay bricks, consisting of clay minerals and additives.
Sand: Often added to clay to improve workability and strength.
Water: Essential for mixing and molding clay into brick shapes.
Cement: Used in some types of bricks, such as concrete bricks, as a binding agent.
Fly ash: Byproduct of coal combustion, used in fly ash bricks as a replacement for clay.
Lime: Used in sand-lime bricks to bind sand particles together during curing.
Aggregate: Added to concrete bricks to improve strength and reduce shrinkage.
Additives: Various additives such as colorants or plasticizers may be used to enhance specific properties
of bricks.
DISADVANTAGES OF BRICKS :
WEIGHT HEALTH
Mixing
Molding
Drying
Curing
Finishing
Quality
inspection
Final product
(FiBRICK )
MATERIALS AND METHODS :
Materials:
• Fibers (Jute waste , hemp waste , banana fiber)
• Binder
• Water
• Mixing equipment
• Formwork
Methods:
• Mix hemp fibers and lime binder in a 4:1 ratio.
• Add water gradually while mixing.
• Pour mixture into formwork and compact.
• Cure blocks for 24 hours at room temperature.
• Conduct compressive strength and thermal conductivity tests.
• Analyze test results for evaluation.
TESTING STANDARDS
Mixing process
The mixing process depends on the fiber length , proportion of lime and cement as
binder and quantity of water . The table below shows the mixing proportion :
Sunnhemp(60gm) 10
Sunnhemp
(40gm)
Advantages of fiber based brick over traditional
brick :
Characteristics Fiber based bricks Traditional bricks
Lightweight
Durability
Strength
Environment friendly
Resistance to pests and
mold
Low maintenance
Permiability
Availability
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
Comparing the environmental footprints of traditional brick-making methods with fiber-based bricks involves assessing
various factors throughout their lifecycle
raw material extraction,
manufacturing processes,
transportation,
installation,
durability, and
end-of-life disposal.
REDUCTION IN CARBON EMISSIONS :
• Traditional Brick-Making Method: Primary emissions from firing clay bricks in kilns.
• Reduction methods:
• Energy-efficient kiln designs.
• Optimizing firing temperatures.
• Cleaner fuels like natural gas or renewables.
• Investing in emissions control technologies:
• Scrubbers and filters capture pollutants.
Fiber-Based Bricks:
• Use recycled or renewable materials.
• Require less energy to manufacture.
• Reduce transportation emissions by sourcing locally.
• Provide superior insulation, saving energy in building operation and cutting carbon emissions.
Resource conservation :
Points to conserve resources in fiber brick making:
SmartBricks (Europe): Developing sensor-embedded fiber bricks for enhanced building performance.
Fiber-Reinforced Brick Research (USA): Improving manufacturing processes for stronger, sustainable bricks.
Sustainable Construction (India): Promoting eco-friendly fiber bricks for affordable housing.
Green Building Innovation (China): Investing in eco-friendly construction with fiber bricks.
Community Housing (Africa): Using fiber bricks for sustainable, affordable housing solutions.
Improvements and Innovations