Cyriaque Rodrigue Kaze
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View article: Modelling Chemical Composition / Temperature Effects on Glass-Reinforced Laterite Bricks via D-Optimal Design
Modelling Chemical Composition / Temperature Effects on Glass-Reinforced Laterite Bricks via D-Optimal Design Open
The effect of SiO2, Fe2O3, (CaO + Na2O), and firing temperature on the characteristics of lateritic clay bricks produced using lateritic clay and recycled waste glass powder was investigated. The mixture was prepared and subjected to firin…
View article: Improving thermal insulation and thermal resistance properties of laterite‐based geopolymer foams by direct foaming
Improving thermal insulation and thermal resistance properties of laterite‐based geopolymer foams by direct foaming Open
This work aims to synthesize new foaming laterite geopolymer foam using laterite, sodium silicate solution, sand, and aluminium powder. The porosity rapidly increased with the addition of the foaming agent. The foam matrix had thermal cond…
View article: Potentiality of some lateritic clayey material from Meiganga as raw material in fired bricks making
Potentiality of some lateritic clayey material from Meiganga as raw material in fired bricks making Open
The Meiganga lateritic clays and termite mounds were characterized for their use as construction materials. The six collected samples were subjected to mineralogical, geochemical, and physico-mechanical tests. Quartz, kaolinite, hematite, …
View article: Feasibility of production fired bricks based lateritic soil at very low temperature
Feasibility of production fired bricks based lateritic soil at very low temperature Open
The present project deals with the production of lateritic soil based bricks under different curing temperatures (28°C–150°C). A fraction of 10–30 wt% amount alkaline solution was added to improve the reactive phase content. The raw materi…
View article: Condition Synthesis and Performance of Alkali-Activated Composites Incorporating Clay-Based Materials – A Review
Condition Synthesis and Performance of Alkali-Activated Composites Incorporating Clay-Based Materials – A Review Open
Studies over the years have shown that alkali-activated composite (AAC) binders are viable alternatives to conventional Portland cement (PC) composites. However, the increasing interest in AACs for the construction of various infrastructur…
View article: Development of calcium sulfoaluminate cements from rich‐alumina bauxite and marble wastes: Physicochemical and microstructural characterization
Development of calcium sulfoaluminate cements from rich‐alumina bauxite and marble wastes: Physicochemical and microstructural characterization Open
This work discusses the effect of rich alumina bauxite on the mineralogical composition of calcium sulfoaluminate (CSA) clinker cement on their performances. After preparation of different local raw materials (rich alumina bauxite and marb…
View article: Design and characterization of iron–calcium–aluminium–silicate–hydrate as low-temperature binder
Design and characterization of iron–calcium–aluminium–silicate–hydrate as low-temperature binder Open
This work aims to synthesize new cementitious materials (binders) using marble powder, rice husk ash, activated laterite and NaOH solution by applying low energy process. The binder was used to stabilize solid precursors (laterite and pozz…
View article: Thermal behaviour, microstructural changes and mechanical properties of alkali-activated volcanic scoria-fired waste clay brick blends
Thermal behaviour, microstructural changes and mechanical properties of alkali-activated volcanic scoria-fired waste clay brick blends Open
The present work aims at producing volcanic scoria (Zg) based geopolymer containing high volume of waste fired clay brick (WB). The objective was producing Zg-based geopolymer incorporating WB powders up to 50 wt% and then investigated a p…
View article: Mechanical and Microstructural Properties of Meta-Halloysite-Based Geopolymer Mortars Cured at Room Temperature
Mechanical and Microstructural Properties of Meta-Halloysite-Based Geopolymer Mortars Cured at Room Temperature Open
In this study, meta-halloysite (MH) mixed with an alkaline solution(8, 10, and 12 M) was used as a binder phase to produce geopolymer mortars with alkaline solution/MH ratios of 0.6, 0.7, and 0.8. The flow slump behaviour, setting time, an…
View article: Physico-mechanical and microstructural properties of geopolymer binders synthesized with metakaolin and meta-halloysite as precursors
Physico-mechanical and microstructural properties of geopolymer binders synthesized with metakaolin and meta-halloysite as precursors Open
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View article: Towards optimization of mechanical and microstructural performances of Fe-rich laterite geopolymer binders cured at room temperature by varying the activating solution
Towards optimization of mechanical and microstructural performances of Fe-rich laterite geopolymer binders cured at room temperature by varying the activating solution Open
Increasing the alkaline solution content positively affected compressive strength as the high formation geopolymer binder ensures better cohesion. 0.55 alkaline solution/calcined laterite appears as optimum exhibiting the highest mechanica…
View article: Characterization of Clay Materials and Performance Evaluation of Fired Clay Composites Made for Low-Cost Housing
Characterization of Clay Materials and Performance Evaluation of Fired Clay Composites Made for Low-Cost Housing Open
This study deals with the physico-chemical, mineralogical and geotechnical characterization of alluvial clays from Batchenga in Cameroon with a view to their use as building materials for housing. The alluvial clay (Arg.All) was collected …