During bushfires, one of the building elements that is directly exposed to embers, radiant heat and direct flames “wall” element. This study investigated feasibility using expanded perlite aggregate in masonry (i.e., cement) blocks enhance their bushfire resistant characteristics. The chemical, physical, thermal properties were determined first then block cement mixes developed by replacing san...

• Water treatment sludge (WTS) is incorporated to expanded clay for LWA production. The expanding properties of are slightly reduced with WTS addition. LWAC formulated commercial similar containing WTS. can be revalorised by an industrial by-product which has recently been classified as a waste the European Commission. main goal this work valorise produce lightweight aggregates. Formulations su...