Ana Piquer

Dr. Ana Piquer

Department of Mechanical Engineering and Construction, Jaume I University, Castellon de la Plana, Spain
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Academic Career Length

23Years (2004-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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1 August 2018 in Journal of Constructional Steel Research
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CICarmen Ibañez
Carmen Ibañez
DHDavid Hernández-Figueirido
David Hernández-Figueirido
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1 December 2005 in Computers & Graphics
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PCPedro Company
Pedro Company
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MCManuel Contero
Manuel Contero
FNFerran Naya
Ferran Naya

1 December 2004 in Computers & Graphics
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PCPedro Company
Pedro Company
MCManuel Contero
Manuel Contero
JCJulian Conesa
Julian Conesa
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1 September 2016 in Journal of Constructional Steel Research
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DHD. Hernández-Figueirido
D. Hernández-Figueirido

1 April 2019 in Engineering Structures
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CIC. Ibañez
C. Ibañez
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D. Hernández-Figueirido

1 August 2023 in Buildings
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Marta Roig FloresMarta Roig Flores
Marta Roig Flores
Lucía ReigLucía Reig
Lucía Reig
VAVicente Albero
Vicente Albero
David Hernandez FigueiridoDavid Hernandez Figueirido
David Hernandez Figueirido
AMAntoni Melchor-Eixea
Antoni Melchor-Eixea
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The construction industry has a significant environmental impact and concrete production is responsible for a large part of CO2 emissions and energy consumption. This study focused on the reutilisation of a specific type of tiles ceramic waste (TCW), composed only of stoneware and porcelain stoneware tiles, hereafter referred to as ceramic stoneware (CS), as recycled aggregate in concrete. Natural limestone and CS aggregates (sand and gravel) were characterised (particle size distribution, water absorption, resistance to wear, density and X-ray diffraction analyses) and recycled aggregate concrete (RAC) was prepared by replacing 20, 50 and 100 vol.% of sand and gravel, separately. Concrete workability generally improved with CW addition, especially when replacing natural gravel. Although the compressive strengths of the concrete specimens prepared with recycled sand were slightly lower than those of the reference specimens, similar or better results were recorded with the recycled CS gravel. In consonance, the RAC developed with recycled gravel obtained lower water penetration depths than the reference concrete. No significant variation in tensile strength was observed when varying CS content (values within the 2.33–2.65 MPa range). The study contributes to sustainable construction practices and circular economy by promoting the valorisation and reutilisation of industrial waste and reducing the consumption of natural resources.