The durability of reconstituted limestone containing excavation waste

Abstract

Waste generation in the construction industry is an increasing issue in the Maltese Islands, excavation waste being the largest contributor. ‘Soll’, which is a form of Lower Globigerina Limestone, is considered excavation waste since it is not used as a building material, given its low durability aspect. The durability and strength properties of reconstituted limestone containing ‘Franka’ was investigated in 2013. There was a need to investigate the durability and strength properties for reconstituted limestone containing ‘Soll’, to evaluate the potential for turning such excavation waste into a building material. This study investigates the durability and strength aspects of reconstituted limestone, in which compaction loads applied to it vary [...]