Development of Enhanced Porous Concrete for Water Treatment Applications: A Study on Mechanical, Water Filtration, and Microstructure Properties | ||
| International Journal of Advances Engineering and Civil Research | ||
| Volume 5, Issue 1, June 2025, Pages 1-12 PDF (474.83 K) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/ijaecr.2025.431551.1036 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Nesreen Elawadly* 1; Samah A Sanad2 | ||
| 1Civil Engineering Department, Higher Institute of Engineering and Technology in New Damietta, New Damietta, Egypt | ||
| 2Raw Building Materials and Processing Technology Research Institute, Housing and Building National Research Center (HBRC), Cairo, Egypt. | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Abstract Porous concrete has emerged as a sustainable material for storm-water management and water treatment, particularly in controlling road surface runoff and treating wastewater. This study investigates the development of mechanical properties of specialized porous concrete mixes to enhance their performance in water treatment applications. The novel mix comprises cement, coarse aggregates (10, 20 mm), and 10% Silica-Sand by total aggregate weight. Fiberglass chopper is also examined as an enhancing material. The aim is to develop high strength porous concrete for road purpose to save the rain water to underground water. Mechanical properties, water filtration and scan electron microscopy (SEM) were comprehensively assessed for each mix to evaluate their suitability for water treatment, with a focus on filtering and managing wastewater and rain runoff on road surfaces. Results demonstrate that the inclusion of these materials significantly impacts the mechanical and durability characteristics of the concrete. This study highlights the potential of engineered porous concrete as a sustainable and efficient technology for addressing water treatment challenges. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Porous concrete; Silica Sand; SEM; Water filtration; waste rain water | ||
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