Hydration and Mortar Properties of Municipal Solid Waste Incineration Bottom Ash as a Cement Substitute

Key Points

• The aim is to evaluate how hydration affects the properties of mortar when using bottom ash from municipal solid waste incineration as a substitute for cement.
• Experimental design comparing mortar mixtures with and without bottom ash
• Assessment of hydration and strength properties over time
• Analysis of physical and chemical properties of the bottom ash
• Mortar incorporating bottom ash achieved comparable strength to traditional cement mixes
• Hydration characteristics were significantly influenced by the properties of the bottom ash
• The study indicates a potential reduction in traditional cement usage in construction.