Manufacture of artificial aggregates by means of multi-step cold bonding pellettization of hazardous and non-hazardous wastes

The international scientific community has long been addressing its interest towards possible ways of matter recovery from wastes. The Research Project studies the possible use of artificial aggregates manufactured from waste and by-product materials, as an alternative to natural aggregates, in concrete. Cementitious composites are prone to many degradation reactions that can take place during their lifetime. Investigating the performance of the composite materials to the external or internal stresses is of paramount importance. In order to derive the long-term potential damage, accelerated tests are necessary. The Research Project studies the durability and reliability of concrete containing artificial aggregates obtained from wastes.