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The rapid growth of the construction industry has resulted in the excessive extraction of coarse
aggregates and the accumulation of construction and demolition waste, particularly brick
waste. This study presents a sustainable solution by incorporating recycled brick waste as a
partial replacement for natural coarse aggregates in concrete. The objective is to evaluate
the mechanical properties and performance of concrete utilizing 10 mm crushed brick waste
at replacement levels of 5% and 10% by weight. Recycled brick waste was crushed and sieved
to replace coarse aggregates at ratios of 5% and 10% by weight. Compressive strength tests
were conducted at curing ages at 14 and 28 days according to MS specifications to determine
the mechanical properties and overall performance. The brick waste was sieved to 10 mm to
ensure consistent particle size. Experimental results indicate that concrete with 5% brick waste
achieved compressive strength comparable to the control mix. While the 10% replacement
showed a slight reduction in strength, it remained within acceptable engineering limits. Both
mixtures demonstrated satisfactory durability performance, confirming that recycled brick
waste is a viable material for sustainable, low-to-medium strength concrete production,
promoting a circular economy in the construction sector.