Investigation of Thermal and Mechanical Behaviors of Plaster Mixed with Granite Cutting Waste
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This study investigated the usability of granite cutting waste in plaster. In the samples produced in the study, granite dust was observed with a scanning electron microscope, and it was homogeneously distributed in the microstructures. The presence of calcite, quartz, portlandite, hematite, and magnesium oxide phases in the samples was detected with an X-ray diffractometer. It was calculated that the highest compressive strength was obtained by adding 30% granite dust. In the samples whose thermal conductivities were examined by imaging with a thermal camera, it was determined that the lowest conductivity belonged to the sample containing 30% granite dust. This study revealed that plaster with high mechanical strength and low thermal conductivity could be produced by adding 30% granite dust.
Authors: Onur Yontar, Arife Kübra Yontar, Emre Şirin
Institution: Ondokuz Mayıs University
Language: English
Subfield: Mechanical Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4415375837