Journal of Materials and Engineering Structures
Volume 5, Numéro 1, Pages 23-31
2018-03-30
Experimental Investigation On The Properties Of Concrete Containing Post-consumer Plastic Waste As Coarse Aggregate Replacement
Authors : Tafheem Zasiah . Rakib Rakibul Islam . Esharuhullah M.d. . Reduanul Alam S.m. . Mashfiqul Islam Md. .
Abstract
The consumption of various forms of plastic has been increased in recent days due to the boost in industrialization and other human activities. Most of the plastic wastes are abandoned and require large landfill area for storage. More importantly, the low biodegradability of plastic poses a serious threat to environment protection issue. Various methods have been followed for the disposal of plastic in an attempt to reduce the negative impact of the plastic on the environment. Recently, various types of plastic have been incorporated in concrete to minimize the exposure of plastic to the environment. The aim of this study is to investigate the properties of concrete containing polyethylene terephthalate (PET), and high density polyethylene (HDPE) plastic that were used as partial replacement of coarse aggregate (CA). In this study, four compositions of stone aggregate(S): plastic waste ratios have been used by volume basis: 100% S: 0% Plastic (control concrete), 90% S: 10% PET, 90% S: 10% HDPE, and 90% S: 5% PET+5% HDPE. The effects of waste plastic addition on the mechanical properties of concrete are presented in this paper. Test results reveal that minimum reduction in compressive strength has been found 35% in case of 10% PET plastic replaced concrete whereas splitting tensile strength for 10% PET replaced concrete has been increased by 21% while compared to control concrete. In addition, fresh unit weight of concrete containing plastic waste has been decreased by 4% in comparison to control concrete.
Keywords
Post-consumer plastic waste; Compressive strength; Splitting tensile strength; Light-weight concrete.
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