TAMAGO Tiles

Abstract

This project is applied to reduce the use of limestone in the process of producing tiles. Based on the studies that have been conducted, there is an increase in tile demand followed by an increase in the use of limestone which causes uncontrolled quarrying activities can cause pollution to the environment. The objective of this project is to produce eggshell -based tiles and study their strengths. The project also serves as an alternative to replace tiles produced from quarrying activities and expand the potential of eggshells. Eggshell as the main material for this project also has features such as environmentally friendly material and does not pollute the environment. This Tamago tile manufacturing process refers to the standard ratio and tile manufacturing process. As a result, the resulting Tamago Tiles meet the characteristics of the appropriate tiles. Tamago Tiles also goes through several tests such as Strength Test, Compression Test, Water Absorption Test and Fire Shrinkage Test. Based on these results, the results of the analysis and discussion that have been conducted, it can be concluded that the eggshell -based tiles or Tamago Tiles approach the strength characteristics of existing tiles at a rate of 90%. Therefore, these eggshell -based tiles are suitable to be an alternative option in the development of new materials in tile manufacturing. The strength rate can be further increased by adding appropriate ratios and additives in the future.