scholarly journals Production of Plastic Cement Concrete from PVC Waste

2021 ◽  
pp. 62-78
Author(s):  
Iram Juma Ibrahim Al Kindi ◽  
M. Geetha Devi ◽  
Mohammed Al Abri ◽  
Soleen Al Hasan ◽  
Eman Muhye Adeen Muhye Al Hatali ◽  
...  

The disposal of plastic wastes into the environment is a serious concern due to its limited biodegradability and production in excess quantity. The accumulation of enormous volumes of plastic waste is considered to be a major pollution problem and it is essential to find an alternate method to address such issues in an environmental-friendly and cost-effective way. The current research focused on the production of plastic cement concrete from waste polyvinyl chloride (PVC) generated from a polymer processing industry in varying proportions, and to modify the concrete properties. Polyvinyl chloride was partially replaced with Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) by varying its compositions from 15% to 35% by weight (i.e. 15%, 20%, 25%, 30% and 35% OPC). The curing period was kept for 7 days after casting process. The produced plastic cement concrete was tested for compressive strength through Universal Testing Machine (UTM). Density and water absorption tests were also carried out on hardened concrete to assess the application of plastic cement concrete as a building material. The other characterization techniques employed are Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) and X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) analyses. It was observed that up to 15% by weight of polyvinyl chloride could be replaced with OPC which exhibited higher compressive strength (19.25 MPa) compared to other mix proportions. A maximum density of 2.051 g/cm3 was obtained at a concrete mix composition corresponding to 25% replacement. The maximum water absorption percentage (5.86%) was observed at 35% plastic waste replacement. The studies demonstrate that the waste plastic material is considered to be a cost-effective, viable and sustainable way of reducing the environmental pollution.

2020 ◽  
Vol 849 ◽  
pp. 61-66
Author(s):  
Iswahyuni ◽  
Indri Hermiyati ◽  
Suharyanto ◽  
Uma Fadzilia Arifin ◽  
Dewi Nur Hidayati

Plastic shopping bags are easy to obtain for free or at low prices, hence contribute as the highest quantity among plastic waste. The plastic shopping bags waste has no economic value. Usually they are just thrown away. An alternative solution is by utilizing them to produce paving block by mixing with sands. The objective of this experiment is to evaluate the best ratio composition of plastic shopping bags waste and sand, followed by evaluation of the physical-mechanical properties of this particular paving block. Several different mixture ratios of weights of plastic shopping bag and sand were evaluated to obtain the best physical-mechanical properties of the paving block. The mixture ratios of weight of plastic shopping bags waste and sand were 1:1, 1:2, 1:3, 1:4 and 1:5, respectively. The shopping plastic bags waste was melted before mixed with sand. The different mixture ratios were mixed with same pressure. The paving block mixture with ratio of 1:4 exhibited the best physical-mechanical properties as revealed by no defect, no crack and fine surface. The compressive strength of 17.4 MPa, friction resistance of 0.138 mm/sec and water absorption of 2.518% can be achieved, which is suitable for parking area construction.


Author(s):  
Shakir Hussain

Abstract: Polymer waste volumes have surged in recent years as a result of growing industrialization and fast improvements in living standards. In Malaysia, the majority of polymer waste is discarded rather than recycled. This circumstance results in major issues such as waste of natural resources and pollution of the environment. Polymer products, such as synthetic fibres, plastics, and rubber, are petrochemical compounds that disintegrate slowly in nature. Even after a long amount of time, plastic materials are not easily biodegradable. In reality, a wide range of waste materials can be used as a cement matrix inert. For the manufacture of the polymer concrete, trash bag plastics were employed as polymer wastes HDPE in this study (PC). The purpose of this research is to investigate the characteristics and characterisation of polymer HDPE as a coarse aggregate replacement in concrete. Temperatures of 160°C, 170°C, 180°C, 190°C, and 200°C were used in the heating procedure. By volumetric approach, five compositions of coarse aggregate with varied crushed stone: HDPE waste ratios of 0:100, 15:85, 30:70, 45:55, and 60:40 were utilised. The use of polymerwaste as coarse aggregate in traditional concrete was examined. With fresh and hardened concrete tests, the effects of polymer wastes on the workability and strength of the concrete were investigated. After 28 days, the compressive strength of the PCwas determined to be suitable for nonstructural use. The findings of the cost research revealed that the PC is more cost effective than traditional concrete. Keywords: Polymer Wastes HDPE; Coarse Aggregate; Compressive Strength; Properties


2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (10) ◽  
pp. 1932-1943
Author(s):  
Alvin Joseph Santos Dolores ◽  
Jonathan David Lasco ◽  
Timothy M. Bertiz ◽  
Kimjay M. Lamar

Infusing plastic waste to concrete and masonry structures is an increasingly common industry practice that has the potential to create an environment-friendly material that can improve some of the material’s properties, craft a novel means to repurpose plastic waste, and reduce the need for mining aggregates in the environment. This concept has been studied extensively in different forms of concrete, as shown by several studies; however, there is a dearth of studies focusing on the incorporation plastic waste in concrete hollow blocks (CHB). In this study, we aim to fill that gap by investigating on the effects of incorporating low-density polyethylene (LDPE), a commonly used plastic material, to CHB on its compressive strength and bulk density. Samples of varying percentages of LDPE replacement by volume (0, 10, 20, 30 and 40%) were fabricated and tested. Results showed a general trend of decreasing compressive strength and bulk density upon increasing the amount of LDPE pellets in CHB, which was also observed in previous studies. However, the compressive strength of CHB increased at 10% LDPE replacement, a result similar to a previous study. It was inferred that the strength of the plastic material could have a direct contribution to the compressive strength of CHB at low percentage of aggregate replacement. Statistical analysis showed that the mix with 10% LDPE pellets as replacement to sand was the best among the samples tested. It was shown that CHB infused with LDPE pellets has a higher compressive strength than what is normally used in the Philippines. It was concluded that based on compressive strength and bulk density, LDPE pellets is a viable material to use as partial replacement to sand in non-load bearing CHB.


2021 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 49-57
Author(s):  
R. D. Sldozyan ◽  
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A. G. Tkachev ◽  
Z. A. Mikhaleva ◽  
A. E. Burakov ◽  
...  

We studied the properties of foam concrete based on Portland cement, modified with of the ultra-low concentration carbon nanotubes addition. Carbon nanotubes (Taunit-24) with a mass percentage of 0.0004, 0.0006, 0.0008, 0.001 and 0.0012 % by weight of cement were used for the dispersed reinforcement of foam concrete based on Portland cement. To determine of the modified concrete samples strength characteristics an IP-M testing machine was used. The results of the study showed that the use of the carbon nanotubes additives in concentrations of 0.0004, 0.0006, 0.0008 % allows to gradually increase the compressive strength compared to the control sample. The compressive strength increase on 1, 12.4 and 68 %, respectively, and gradually decreases at concentrations of 0.001 and 0.0012 % from 55.5 to 45.7 %, respectively. A positive effect of the carbon nanotubes additive (0.0004, 0.0006 and 0.0008 %) is also noted when testing the bending strength by 3.7, 13.7 and 33.7%, respectively. With a further increase in the additive content (0.001 and 0.0012 %), the strength decreases to 20 and 14.8 %, respectively. When assessing water absorption, a decrease was showed with additives with concentrations of 0.0004 and 0.0006 %. However, at high concentrations of additives (0.0008, 0.001 and 0.0012 %), the highest percentage of water absorption was established.


2013 ◽  
Vol 687 ◽  
pp. 520-526 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joanna Julia Sokołowska ◽  
Tomasz Piotrowski ◽  
Andrzej Garbacz ◽  
Paweł Kowalik

The subject of this paper is the evaluation of possibility of using the plastic waste fillers as the coarse aggregate of two Concrete-Polymer Composites (C-PC): polymer-cement concrete (PCC) and polymer concrete (PC). The applied fillers were crushed high density polypropylene (HDPP) wastes remaining after grinding plastic elements used in mountings and thermal insulation systems. The substitution of natural mineral coarse aggregate (river gravel) with plastic material was done on the various levels (0 ÷ 40% in case of PCC and 0 ÷ 100% in case of PC). For all composites the density, flexural strength and compressive strength were determined and compared with those for reference composites containing only the river gravel. The results enabled to indicate the levels of possible substitution of the natural aggregate, the non-renewable resource, with waste material, so that the properties of C-PC remain at the satisfactory level.


Jurnal PenSil ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 166-176
Author(s):  
Melinda Putri Haryani ◽  
Kusno Adi Sambowo ◽  
Anisah

Abstrak Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh dari pemanfaatan limbah plastik PET, limbah plastik PP dan tanah diatomae sebagai bahan pengganti pasir sehingga dapat diketahui mutu yang mampu dicapai dan kesesuaiannya dengan SNI 03-0691-1996 mengenai paving block secara fisis maupun mekanis. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode eksperimen dengan benda uji paving block menggunakan limbah plastik PET, limbah plastik PP dan tanah diatomae sebagai bahan pengganti pasir dalam populasinya terdapat 5 presentase yaitu 0% (control), 5%, 10%, 15%, dan 20% dengan jumlah benda uji setiap variasi adalah 14 buah. Benda uji pada penelitian ini berukuran 210 mm x 105 mm x 80 mm berbentuk balok yang dicetak menggunakan mesin press vibrator. Setelah selesai pencetakan, benda uji dilakukan perawatan (curing) di dalam bak air selama ±28 hari. Kemudian dilakukan pengujian untuk mengetahui mutu benda uji sesuai dengan SNI 03-0691-1996 mengenai paving block, berupa uji tampak dan ukuran, uji kuat tekan, uji daya serap air, dan uji ketahanan terhadap Natrium Sulfat. Berdasarkan penelitian yang telah dilakukan, diperoleh hasil kuat tekan pada substitusi agregat halus buatan dengan variasi 0% (control), 5%, 10%, 15%, dan 20% berturut-turut 17,708 Mpa (Mutu B), 18,479 Mpa (Mutu B), 18,722 Mpa (Mutu B), 17,936 Mpa (Mutu B), dan 14,749 Mpa (Mutu C). Pada uji daya serap air hanya paving block dengan variasi 20% yang masuk ke dalam mutu C, kemudian pada pengujian ketahanan aus seluruh benda uji masuk ke dalam mutu A. Sementara untuk uji ketahanan terhadap Natrium Sulfat, hanya variasi 0% dan 5% yang tidak lolos uji. Dari hasil pengujian menunjukan bahwa penggunaan limbah plastik PET, limbah plastik PP, dan tanah diatomae sebagai agregat halus buatan yang disubstitusi ke agregat halus alami pada variasi 10% mampu mencapai mutu B yang digunakan sebagai peralatan parkir. Kata kunci: Limbah Plastik PET, Limbah Plastik PP, Tanah Diatomae, Agregat Halus, Paving Block, SNI 03-0691-1996   Abstract This study aims to determine the effect of the utilization of PET plastic waste, PP plastic waste and diatomaceous earth as a substitute for sand so that the quality that can be achieved and its conformity with SNI 03-0691-1996 regarding paving blocks physically and mechanically can be determined. This study uses an experimental method with paving block specimens using plastic as a substitute for sand in the population there are 5 percentages, namely 0% (control), 5%, 10%, 15% and 20% with the number of specimens for each variation is 14 pieces. The test object in this study measuring 210 mm x 105 mm x 80 mm in the form of a block printed using a vibrator press machine. After completion of printing, the specimens were treated (cured) in a water bath for ±28 days. Then a test was carried out to determine the quality of the test object in accordance with SNI 03-0691-1996 regarding paving blocks, in the form of appearance and size test, compressive strength test, water absorption test, and resistance test to Sodium Sulfate. Based on the research that has been done, the results of the compressive strength of artificial fine aggregate substitution with variations of 0% (control), 5%, 10%, 15% and 20% respectively 17.708 Mpa (Quality B), 18.479 Mpa (Quality B) , 18,722 Mpa (Quality B), 17,936 Mpa (Quality B), and 14,749 Mpa (Quality C). In the water absorption test, only paving blocks with a variation of 20% were categorized as C quality, then all the paving block are included in quality A in wear resistance testing. Meanwhile, for the sodium sulfate resistance test, only 0% and 5% variations did not pass the test. The test results show that the use of PET plastic waste, PP plastic waste, and diatomaceous earth as artificial fine aggregate which is substituted for natural fine aggregate at a variation of 10% is able to achieve B quality which is used as parking equipment. Keywords: Waste PET Plastic, PP Plastic Waste, Diatomaceous Earth, Fine Aggregate, Paving Block, SNI 03-0691-1996


Author(s):  
Tjatur Rahmadi Maulana ◽  
Fredy Kurniawan

Plastic material is one of many materials that are difficult to decompose naturally and require hundreds of years to decompose completely. One way to reduce the volume of plastic waste is to process or recycle it. Plastic injection seeds (HDPE) is one type of processed plastic waste (HDPE). In this study using the concrete laboratory experimental method according to SNI 03-2834-2000. There are 2 stages in this concrete research, stage 1 is concrete with variations of quartz sand (20%, 30%, and 40%) to the weight of sand and the most optimum results are obtained in concrete mix with 40% quartz sand and 3% additive (TH1 / 40-28) which is equal to 613.1 kg / cm2 in the 28 day test, an increase of 42.34% from the compressive strength of normal concrete K300 of 430.73 kg / cm2. For phase 2, concrete with a variation of quartz sand is 40% and the addition of coarse aggregates from plastic seeds (HDPE) (20%, 30% and 40%) from the weight of gravel and find the most optimal results of concrete mix with 40% quartz, plastic 20% , additive 3% (TH2 / 20-28) which is equivalent to 359.5 kg / cm2 in a 28 day test, a decrease of 41.4% from the compressive strength of concrete stage 1 quartz sand 40% (TH1 / 40-28) from 613, 1 kg / cm2.


2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 6703-6707
Author(s):  
A. S. Buller ◽  
A .M. Buller ◽  
T. Ali ◽  
Z. A. Tunio ◽  
S. Shabbir ◽  
...  

This study experimentally investigates the mechanical and durability performance of bacteria concrete in terms of density, compressive strength, split tensile strength, and water absorption capacity. The concrete specimens were produced with a ratio of 1:2:4, w/c ratio of 0.45, and having a bacteria dosage level ranging from 1 to 6% by weight of water. To investigate the usefulness of the bacteria dosage level, cubic and cylindrical specimens were cast and tested after 28 days of water curing in a Universal Testing Machine with a constant loading rate. The density of each specimen was also recorded soon after casting and after the curing period ended. Moreover, the water absorption test was similarly conducted on cube specimens at various time intervals to record the penetration depth. The test results of normal concrete (without bacteria) were compared with the ones of the specimens containing bacteria. The optimum level of bacteria was found to be 3.5%, which showed the highest values in terms of compressive strength, split tensile strength, and density. Bacteria tend to generate more crystalline materials inside the concrete mass due to reactions with the surrounding moisture which produces a compact surface, thus strength properties were improved and water penetration was blocked which suggests better durability of the concrete.


2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 57-69
Author(s):  
Daniel Hatungimana ◽  
Şemsi Yazıcı ◽  
Ali Mardani-Aghabaglou

ABSTRACT The possibility of the use of recycled aggregates from the construction industry in green concrete production is of increasing importance to reduce the negative environmental impact associated with construction and demolition wastes. The objective of this study is to investigate the effect of recycled concrete aggregate (RCA) quality on the properties of hardened concrete properties such as compressive strength, splitting tensile strength, density, water absorption capacity and porosity accessible to water. The RCA used in this study was obtained from the crushing of waste concrete with two different compressive strengths (LRCA obtained from the crushing of waste concrete having compressive strengths below 30 MPa and HRCA obtained from the crushing of waste concrete having compressive strengths above 30 MPa). The natural coarse limestone aggregate was 100% replaced with coarse LRCA and HRCA. As a result of the study, the use of 100% HRCA and %100 LRCA instead of limestone coarse aggregate in the concrete adversely affected its mechanical and physical properties. In addition, HRCA showed better performance in terms of compressive strength, tensile strength, water absorption and porosity compared to the use of LRCA. Furthermore, the percentage of adhered mortar on the surface of LRCA and HRCA was analyzed using a computerized micro tomography device, and it was found that the percentages of attached mortar and aggregates are 61% and 35.5% for LRCA, whilst the attached mortar and aggregate contents for HRCA are 45.9% and 53.7%, respectively.


2015 ◽  
Vol 802 ◽  
pp. 249-254
Author(s):  
A. Suraya Hani ◽  
Wan Mohd Haziman ◽  
Norwati Jamaluddin ◽  
Nurul Hazarine Zakaria

Malaysia has been the largest producer and exporter of palm oil in the world, accounting for 52% of the total world oil in year 2006. The waste disposal problem from palm oil industry was increasing. In addition, the government also facing the problems when forced to allocate more landfill for the disposal of concrete waste. Nowadays, the by-product the palm oil mill has becoming potentially to be utilized as construction material in term as additives for cement. This paper discussed the water absorption and compressive strength of Recycled Aggregate Concrete (RAC) containing Palm Oil Fuel Ash (POFA). There are twelve (12) series of concrete mix containing POFA and recycled aggregate (RA) were used as additives for cement that have been indicated as POFA-0%, POFA-10%, POFA-20%, POFA-30% and RA-0%, RA-50% and RA-100%. The slump test was conducted to determine the performance of fresh concrete. The hardened concrete have been tested its compressive strength and water absorption of POFA-concretes at 7 and28 days of water curing ages. The results revealed that POFA-recycled aggregate concrete has lower water absorption and higher compressive strength comparedto recycled aggregate concrete without POFA. The optimum additional of POFA was 30% for concrete made with 100% natural aggregate (NA) produced higher compressive strength and lower water absorption.


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