SUSTAINABLE LIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE PRODUCED USING WASTE GLASS POWDER: MECHANICAL PROPERTIES AND MICROSTRUCTURE

Tuba Demir; Bahar Demirel; Nisanur Gözet

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SUSTAINABLE LIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE PRODUCED USING WASTE GLASS POWDER: MECHANICAL PROPERTIES AND MICROSTRUCTURE

Abstract

This study investigates the use of glass powder (GP) as a sustainable alternative to cement in the production of lightweight concrete, addressing the environmental footprint reduction and waste management of traditional concrete materials. In this study, 8 different concrete series were produced by substituting CT with cement in varying ratios. The produced samples were cured using standard methods and kept in MgSO4 and Na2SO4 solutions for specific periods of time, and their mechanical performance and microstructural properties were evaluated. As a result of the tests performed on the concrete specimens obtained, it was found that 5% and 10% GP substitution provided maximum performance. The originality of the study is the feasibility of reducing the amount of cement while maintaining the performance of lightweight concrete and it is thought to contribute significantly to sustainability studies. In addition, the use of GP in concrete production reduces material weight, contributes to sustainable construction practices and offers a viable alternative in lightweight concrete production.

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Tuba Demir ^*
0000-0003-2092-1029
Türkiye

Bahar Demirel
0000-0001-7483-2668
Türkiye

Nisanur Gözet
0000-0002-2165-7648
Türkiye

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June 3, 2026

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November 24, 2025

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April 14, 2026

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Demir, T., Demirel, B., & Gözet, N. (2026). SUSTAINABLE LIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE PRODUCED USING WASTE GLASS POWDER: MECHANICAL PROPERTIES AND MICROSTRUCTURE. Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi Mühendislik Bilimleri Dergisi, 29(2), 666-677. https://izlik.org/JA43LP72XM

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1.Demir T, Demirel B, Gözet N. SUSTAINABLE LIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE PRODUCED USING WASTE GLASS POWDER: MECHANICAL PROPERTIES AND MICROSTRUCTURE. KSU J. Eng. Sci. 2026;29(2):666-677. https://izlik.org/JA43LP72XM

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Demir, Tuba, Bahar Demirel, and Nisanur Gözet. 2026. “SUSTAINABLE LIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE PRODUCED USING WASTE GLASS POWDER: MECHANICAL PROPERTIES AND MICROSTRUCTURE”. Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi Mühendislik Bilimleri Dergisi 29 (2): 666-77. https://izlik.org/JA43LP72XM.

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Demir T, Demirel B, Gözet N (June 1, 2026) SUSTAINABLE LIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE PRODUCED USING WASTE GLASS POWDER: MECHANICAL PROPERTIES AND MICROSTRUCTURE. Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi Mühendislik Bilimleri Dergisi 29 2 666–677.

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[1]T. Demir, B. Demirel, and N. Gözet, “SUSTAINABLE LIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE PRODUCED USING WASTE GLASS POWDER: MECHANICAL PROPERTIES AND MICROSTRUCTURE”, KSU J. Eng. Sci., vol. 29, no. 2, pp. 666–677, June 2026, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA43LP72XM

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Demir, Tuba - Demirel, Bahar - Gözet, Nisanur. “SUSTAINABLE LIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE PRODUCED USING WASTE GLASS POWDER: MECHANICAL PROPERTIES AND MICROSTRUCTURE”. Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi Mühendislik Bilimleri Dergisi 29/2 (June 1, 2026): 666-677. https://izlik.org/JA43LP72XM.

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1.Demir T, Demirel B, Gözet N. SUSTAINABLE LIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE PRODUCED USING WASTE GLASS POWDER: MECHANICAL PROPERTIES AND MICROSTRUCTURE. KSU J. Eng. Sci. 2026;29:666–677.

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Demir, Tuba, et al. “SUSTAINABLE LIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE PRODUCED USING WASTE GLASS POWDER: MECHANICAL PROPERTIES AND MICROSTRUCTURE”. Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi Mühendislik Bilimleri Dergisi, vol. 29, no. 2, June 2026, pp. 666-77, https://izlik.org/JA43LP72XM.

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1.Tuba Demir, Bahar Demirel, Nisanur Gözet. SUSTAINABLE LIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE PRODUCED USING WASTE GLASS POWDER: MECHANICAL PROPERTIES AND MICROSTRUCTURE. KSU J. Eng. Sci. [Internet]. 2026 Jun. 1;29(2):666-77. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA43LP72XM

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