Evaluation of solidified wastewater treatment

sludge as a component of building materials

PREPARED BY
1-Ali Hussein Chyid 2-Marwa Ahmed Nouri 3-Dhuha shaker karem 4- Yasmine Dhyaa Youssef
SUPERVISOR
Dr. Hussein Hamed Imran Musa.

Graduation project objectives The method of work

The project goals are to assess the feasibility and 1-Sample processing:
effectiveness of using solidified wastewater treatment sludge We cleaned and
as a component in building materials. This evaluation ground the sample
includes determining the structural integrity, durability, and
environmental impact of incorporating sludge into
construction materials. The aim is to develop sustainable and Stiff Sludge Soft sludge
cost-effective solutions for managing wastewater treatment
sludge while reducing environmental impact and promoting
the circular economy in the construction industry.
2-Sieve analysis:
We tested a sample
weighing 100 grams

3-Providing materials and supplies for laboratory tests

Sludge Cement and sludge Its use in construction

Results 4-Preparing the concrete mixture:

Ratio 1:3:6 cement and sand and
Evaluation of solid wastewater sludge treatment as a gravel
component of building materials has shown promising
results in terms of performance and sustainability.
Laboratory tests performed on sludge-based materials
have indicated that they exhibit satisfactory physical and 5- Laboratory tests
mechanical properties, including adequate compressive
strength, water absorption properties, and durability.
These results indicate that sludge-containing construction
materials can meet standard requirements for
construction .
6-Preparing concrete cubes
Conclusions and recommendations for laboratory tests:
In two sizes, the first (15*15*15)cm
and the second (5*5*5) and for each
In conclusion, incorporating solidified wastewater treatment
size, 18 cubes were prepared.
sludge into building materials offers resource recovery,
strength, durability, and environmental benefits. It is cost-
effective and can reduce material costs. To ensure success,
quality control, regulatory compliance, performance testing,
7-Compression resistance test
public awareness, collaboration, research, and long-term of concrete :
monitoring are recommended. These steps will promote The compressive strength of the
sustainability, safety, and in construction practices utilizing cube is measured and the
sludge-based materials. reading is recorded