Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
European Journal of Engineering and Natural Sciences (EJENS), cilt.8, sa.1, ss.49-56, 2023 (Hakemli Dergi)
It was emphasized that 8% of the CO2 emission that causes global warming occurs during cement
production. In addition, the consumption of natural resources used in cement production increases due to
the increase in cement demand with the widespread use of concreting. In this context, studies on alternative
binders continue in order to reduce cement production and consumption. Today, besides the use of mineral
additives such as blast furnace slag, fly ash and silica fume as binders in concrete mixtures, studies on the
disposal and sustainability of other industrial wastes are continuing. One of the wastes generated in the
industry is formed in boron plants. It is important to evaluate boron wastes especially in Turkey, which has
significant boron reserves in the world. Studies on the use of boron wastes in concrete mixtures have
recently become widespread. In this study, a comprehensive literature search was conducted on the effect
of boron waste usage on the fresh state, mechanical, durability and radiation absorption properties of
cementitious systems. In this context, with the increase in the use of boron waste and the increase in its
usage rate, the radiation absorption properties of cementitious systems, their resistance to high
temperatures and freeze-thaw have improved. However, with the addition of waste, the fresh water
requirement and setting time of the mixtures increased. In terms of compressive strength, if the boron wastes
in the mixtures exceed 10%, their compressive strength generally decreased.
Keywords: Boron waste, cementitious systems, sustainability, strength, durab