Abstract:

General Background: The growing demand for concrete has increased natural aggregate exploitation, causing environmental degradation, while ceramic industries generate large volumes of solid waste. Specific Background: Ceramic waste fragments have potential as alternative coarse aggregates, yet their fundamental physical suitability must be verified before structural application. Knowledge Gap: Many studies emphasize concrete performance without first establishing whether ceramic waste meets standard aggregate requirements. Aims: This study evaluates the physical feasibility of ceramic waste as a substitute for coarse aggregate in concrete based on standardized laboratory tests. Results: Ceramic waste fragments sized 1–2 cm satisfied SNI and ASTM criteria, showing low impact values, acceptable Los Angeles abrasion, adequate specific gravity, low water absorption, and reasonable bulk density. Novelty: The study prioritizes material-level feasibility analysis rather than direct concrete performance testing, providing essential pre-design validation data. Implications: These findings support the responsible use of ceramic waste as an environmentally friendly alternative aggregate, contributing to sustainable material selection in structural concrete applications.

Highlights

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  Ceramic waste meets standard requirements for coarse aggregate.

  
  


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  Material-focused feasibility assessment fills a key research gap.

  
  


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  Supports sustainable alternatives in structural concrete materials.

  
  

Keywords: Ceramic Waste; Coarse Aggregate; Concrete Material; Physical Properties; Sustainable Construction