Iron ore tailings in the production of cement tiles: a value analysis on building sustainability

Authors

  • Wanna Carvalho Fontes Federal University of Ouro Preto
  • Giovanni Gonçalves Fontes Faculdade Arquidiocesana de Mariana
  • Ellen Cristine Pinto Costa Federal University of Ouro Preto
  • Julia Castro Mendes Federal University of Ouro Preto http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6323-5355
  • Guilherme Jorge Brigolini Silva Federal University of Ouro Preto
  • Ricardo André Fiorotti Peixoto Federal University of Ouro Preto

Keywords:

Sustainable Building Materials, Cement Tiles, Iron Ore Tailings, Value Analysis,

Abstract

The present work discloses the development of a sustainable cement tile (SCT) produced with Iron Ore Tailings from tailings dams (IOT). Initially, technical evaluation and environmental analysis of IOT were performed through physical, chemical and morphological characterisation, leaching and dissolution tests. Its feasibility as a pigment was also investigated. Subsequently, the value analysis was performed, starting from an empathy map to a study on environmental, social and emotional values in the relationship between people and product. As result, the IOT presented fine, crystalline particles, no toxicity, and is technically feasible to be employed as filler, aggregate and pigment in the production of SCT. The colour layer of the SCT presented more homogeneous colour and less pores than conventional ones. Therefore, the design of the SCT was developed, incorporating intangible values such as: environmental ideology, local identity and social expression. In this sense, the present work seeks to assist in the decision-making process involving IOT as construction material.

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Author Biographies

Wanna Carvalho Fontes, Federal University of Ouro Preto

Architect and Ph.D. student. Post-Graduation Programme in Civil Engineering- Federal University of Ouro Preto (UFOP), Campus Morro do Cruzeiro, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, 35400-000, Brazil

Giovanni Gonçalves Fontes, Faculdade Arquidiocesana de Mariana

Post-Graduation Programme in  History of Art - Faculdade Arquidiocesana de Mariana (FAM), Rodovia dos Inconfidentes, Km 108, s/n - Chácara, Mariana - MG, 35420-000, Brazil

Ellen Cristine Pinto Costa, Federal University of Ouro Preto

Undergraduate Student in Architecture and Urbanism, Federal University of Ouro Preto (UFOP), Campus Morro do Cruzeiro, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, 35400-000, Brazil

Julia Castro Mendes, Federal University of Ouro Preto

Professor and Ph.D. student. Post-Graduation Programme in Civil Engineering- Federal University of Ouro Preto (UFOP), Campus Morro do Cruzeiro, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, 35400-000, Brazil

Guilherme Jorge Brigolini Silva, Federal University of Ouro Preto

Associate Professor. Post-Graduation Programme in Civil Engineering- Federal University of Ouro Preto (UFOP), Campus Morro do Cruzeiro, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, 35400-000, Brazil

Ricardo André Fiorotti Peixoto, Federal University of Ouro Preto

Associate Professor. Post-Graduation Programme in Civil Engineering- Federal University of Ouro Preto (UFOP), Campus Morro do Cruzeiro, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, 35400-000, Brazil

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Published

2018-10-16

How to Cite

FONTES, W. C.; FONTES, G. G.; COSTA, E. C. P.; MENDES, J. C.; SILVA, G. J. B.; PEIXOTO, R. A. F. Iron ore tailings in the production of cement tiles: a value analysis on building sustainability. Ambiente Construído, [S. l.], v. 18, n. 4, p. 395–412, 2018. Disponível em: https://seer.ufrgs.br/index.php/ambienteconstruido/article/view/75366. Acesso em: 25 jun. 2025.

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Vol. 18 No. 4 (2018): Edição especial sobre a Cal na Construção - V Jornadas Fical

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