An example of using recycled crushed clay brick aggregate: a prefabricated composite façade panel with the face of stone

Abstract

The contemporary trend of sustainability and waste management, among other principles of environmental preservation, promote recycling of building waste material. Building waste material may contain significant quantities of discarded bricks and concrete, which can be further used crushed, as aggregate. In line with the principle of recycling, the following research displays a possibility of using recycled crushed clay brick aggregate to form a prefabricated composite façade panel with a face of stone, which can be used within a ventilated façade system. The paper presents the production technology of a pilot element and design possibilities of the panel. The research contributes to the environmental preservation and sustainability concept by offering an example of using recycled building waste within a new building element.