Title: State-of-art studies on applications of magnesium alloys in construction industry

Authors: Yogesh Iyer Murthy

Addresses: Department of Civil Engineering, Jaypee University of Engineering and Technology, Guna, India

Abstract: Magnesium alloys have gained worldwide interest due to their superior mechanical qualities, low density, and recyclable capabilities. The current effort intends to analyse and evaluate the prospective uses of magnesium alloys in the building sector, which can result in a major contribution to sustainable construction because to their high recyclability. The mechanical characteristics of magnesium and its chosen alloys, which are extensively employed in structural applications, are being studied. The properties of AM60A, AM60B, AZ91A, AZ91C, AZ91D, AE42, and WE43 are discussed. Particularly, the ultimate yield strength, true stress strain curve, and tensile creep vs. elongation are compared to other metals used in the construction sector, such as steel and aluminium. The impact of commonly used alloying elements with Mg is also summarised. Based on this study, sustainable applications of magnesium alloy in the building sector for both structural and non-structural applications have been identified.

Keywords: sustainability; magnesium alloys; mechanical properties; structural applications; non-structural applications.

DOI: 10.1504/IJSTRUCTE.2024.138129

International Journal of Structural Engineering, 2024 Vol.14 No.2, pp.186 - 202

Received: 01 Jun 2023
Accepted: 23 Dec 2023
Published online: 29 Apr 2024 *

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