In general, a significant volume of waste from ceramic blocks is generated in structural or non-structural masonry, even when the building system is rationalized. Therefore, the use of this type of waste as recycled aggregate in grouts seems to be a good alternative. Commonly used in mortars, the use of hydrated lime is also recommended in grouts, aiming to maintain the workability of the mixture as well as to improve the adherence to the substrate, helping in the hydration of the cement. Combining this capability of retention and absorption of water with the use of ceramic waste in grouts, this study presents an evaluation of the influence of the levels of hydrated lime in grouts produced with the substitution of 30% of natural aggregate for the recycled one. The levels of hydrated lime used were 2, 4 and 6% and, besides that, a reference grout with no addition of lime. In the fresh state, there was a loss in the reduction of the consistency. The mixtures with hydrated lime presented a higher maintenance of the consistency. In the hardened state, the velocity of propagation of ultrasonic wave, the axial compression and the water absorption by capillarity tests were performed. The best results in both states were obtained by mixtures, rich and poor, with the addition of 4%, and for a poor mixture with 2%.
Grout; Recycled aggregate; Red ceramic waste; Hydrated lime
