Study of EVA Blocks Waste Recyclability

2012 ◽  
Vol 517 ◽  
pp. 646-652
Author(s):  
Flora Alexandre Meira ◽  
Maria da Paz Medeiros Fernandes ◽  
Aluísio Braz de Melo ◽  
Elisângela Pereira da Silva
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Vinyl Acetate ◽  
Coarse Aggregate ◽  
Lightweight Aggregate ◽  
Ethylene Vinyl Acetate ◽  
Natural Aggregate ◽  
Mix Proportion ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Crushed Aggregate ◽  
Average Compressive Strength

The use of EVA (Ethylene Vinyl Acetate) waste, from shoes industry, in the production of pre-molded block (EVA block) has been researched in the last 12 years. The results have shown great potential for these wastes to be used as lightweight aggregate, to replace natural aggregate in the manufacture of bricks made of cement based composites. This article examines the potentiality of waste EVA blocks recyclability, as aggregate in the production of new EVA blocks. In the experiment EVA blocks were molded in the mix proportion of 1:5 in volume (20% of sand and 80% of EVA) and determined the mass and compressive strength at 28 days. Then the EVA blocks were crushed and resulting aggregate was reused in part (portion retained on a 4.8 mm sieve) in the molding of new EVA blocks, using in dosages two different proportions of crushed aggregate (50% and 70%, EVAr - waste of crushed EVA blocks) in relation to the total volume of coarse aggregate of original EVA (EVA - waste from shoes industry). The average compressive strength at 28 days of the original EVA block was 1.2 MPa, whereas the block EVAr70was 2.2 MPa and the block EVAr50was 1.7 MPa. Thus, there was an 83% increase in the compressive strength on the block EVAr70and 44% on the block EVAr50. It was also noticed there was no significant difference among the weights of all the blocks produced. So, it appears that the EVAr aggregate impacted more in the compressive strength than in the mass of the blocks. Thus, the recyclability of the EVA block appears viable.

scholarly journals Effect of Plastic Synthetic Aggregate in the Production of Lightweight Concrete

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 83-88
Author(s):  
ELIVS M. MBADIKE ◽  
EZEOKPUBE G.C.
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Coarse Aggregate ◽  
Lightweight Concrete ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Control Test ◽  
Cement Ratio ◽  
Coarse Aggregates ◽  
Mix Proportion ◽  
Strength Tests ◽  
Average Compressive Strength

In this research work, the effect of plastic synthetic aggregate in the production of lightweight concrete was studied. The plastic synthetic aggregate was used to replace 0-40% of coarse aggregates. A mix proportion of 1:1.8:3.7 with water cement ratio of 0.47 were used. Concrete cubes of 150mmx150mmx150mm of coarse aggregate/plastic synthetic aggregate were cast and cured at 3,7,28,60 and 90 days respectively. At the end of each hydration period, the three concrete cubes for each hydration period were crushed and their average compressive strength recorded. A total of ninety (90) concrete cubes were cast. The result of the compressive strength tests for 5-40% replacement of coarse aggregates with plastic synthetic aggregate ranges from 8.07-36.71N/mm2 as against 24.58-41.21N/mm2 for the control test. The workability for 5-40% replacement of coarse aggregates with plastic synthetic aggregate ranges from 12-61mm as against 8mm for the control test (0% replacement).

scholarly journals Use of Recycled Tyre Rubber in Non-structural Concrete

2018 ◽  
Vol 203 ◽  
pp. 06001
Author(s):  
Muhammad Bilal Waris ◽  
Hussain Najwani ◽  
Khalifa Al-Jabri ◽  
Abdullah Al-Saidy
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Coarse Aggregate ◽  
Partial Replacement ◽  
Fine Aggregate ◽  
Structural Concrete ◽  
Cement Ratio ◽  
Mix Proportion ◽  
Water To Cement Ratio ◽  
Concrete Blocks

To manage tyre waste and conserve natural aggregate resource, this research investigates the use of waste tyre rubber as partial replacement of fine aggregates in non-structural concrete. The research used Taguchi method to study the influence of mix proportion, water-to-cement ratio and tyre rubber replacement percentage on concrete. Nine mixes were prepared with mix proportion of 1:2:4, 1:5:4 and 1:2.5:3; water-to-cement ratio of 0.25, 0.35 and 0.40 and rubber to fine aggregate replacement of 20%, 30% and 40%. Compressive strength and water absorption tests were carried out on 100 mm cubes. Compressive strength was directly proportional to the amount of coarse aggregate in the mix. Water-to-cement ratio increased the strength within the range used in the study. Strength was found to be more sensitive to the overall rubber content than the replacement ratio. Seven out of the nine mixes satisfied the minimum strength requirement for concrete blocks set by ASTM. Water absorption and density for all mixes satisfied the limits applicable for concrete blocks. The study indicates that mix proportions with fine to coarse aggregate ratio of less than 1.0 and w/c ratio around 0.40 can be used with tyre rubber replacements of up to 30 % to satisfy requirements for non-structural concrete.

scholarly journals The influence of OPC and PPC on compressive strength of ALWA concrete

2018 ◽  
Vol 195 ◽  
pp. 01021
Author(s):  
Fedya Diajeng Aryani ◽  
Tavio ◽  
I Gusti Putu Raka ◽  
Puryanto
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Coarse Aggregate ◽  
Lightweight Concrete ◽  
Lightweight Aggregate ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
Structural Members ◽  
Concrete Composition ◽  
Normal Weight Concrete ◽  
To Come ◽  
Seismic Forces

Lightweight concrete is one of the options used in construction in lieu of the traditional normal-weight concrete. Due to its lightweight, it provides lighter structural members and thus, it reduces the total weight of the structures. The reduction in weight resulting in the reduction of the seismic forces since its density is less than 1840 kg/m3. Among all of the concrete constituents, coarse aggregate takes the highest portion of the concrete composition. To produce the lightweight characteristics, it requires innovation on the coarse aggregate to come up with low density of concrete. One possible way is to introduce the use of the artificial lightweight aggregate (ALWA). This study proposes the use of polystyrene as the main ingredient to form the ALWA. The ALWA concrete in the study also used two types of Portland cements, i.e. OPC and PPC. The ALWA introduced in the concrete comprises various percentages, namely 0%, 15%, 50%, and 100% replacement to the coarse aggregate by volume. From the results of the study, it can be found that the compressive strength and the modulus of elasticity of concrete decreased with the increase of the percentage of the ALWA used to replace the natural coarse aggregate.

The Effect of Thermoforming on Tear Strength of Ethylene Vinyl Acetate Mouthguard Material in Various Thicknesses

2017 ◽  
Vol 751 ◽  
pp. 657-662
Author(s):  
Phakphum Srinuan ◽  
Jeerapatr O. Baiyokvichit ◽  
Rasana Boonpeng ◽  
Tanapol Wongwisatekit ◽  
Pacharaporn Pattanasukwasan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vinyl Acetate ◽  
Testing Machine ◽  
Ethylene Vinyl Acetate ◽  
Strength Test ◽  
Tear Strength ◽  
Universal Testing ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Thermoforming Process ◽  
One Way Anova

The effect of thermoforming on the tear strength of ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) mouthguard material (Bioplast®) has not been widely investigated. The present study compared the tear strengths of non-processed and processed EVA specimens in various thicknesses. Two groups of EVA sheet (non-processed and processed) in three different thicknesses of 3, 4 and 5 mm were used in specimen fabrication. The processed EVA sheets were achieved by forming the EVA sheet on the cylindrical stone model with the pressure-molding device (Biostar®). Twelve of tear strength specimens of non-processed and processed group in each thickness were prepared following the modified ASTM D 624-00 guideline. The tear strength test was conducted using universal testing machine (Lloyd® 1K series) with the speed of 500 mm/min. The mean thickness and tear strength of the non-processed and processed specimens in each thickness were compared using independent T-test. The differences in the mean tear strength for each thickness of non-processed and process specimens were determined using one-way ANOVA. The mean tear strength and mean thickness of processed EVA specimens was significantly lower than the non-processed EVA specimens for every thickness (P ≤ 0.05). There was no significant difference in the mean tear strength of EVA specimens among each thickness in both non-processed and processed groups. It can be concluded that the thermoforming process has the significant effect on the tear strength of the EVA mouthguard material formed by pressure molding device in every thicknesses. The tear strength of processed specimens were significant lower than the non-processed. Thus, it is more relevant for testing properties of the processed mouthguard material that the mouthguard material before processing.

scholarly journals Properties and Internal Curing of Concrete Containing Recycled Autoclaved Aerated Lightweight Concrete as Aggregate

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Teewara Suwan ◽  
Pitiwat Wattanachai
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Lightweight Concrete ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Aggregate Size ◽  
Lightweight Aggregate ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
Green Technology ◽  
Internal Curing ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Mix Proportion

Global warming is a vital issue addressed to every sector worldwide, including the construction industry. To achieve the concept of green technology, many attempts have been carried out to develop low-carbon footprint products. In the construction sector, Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) has become more popular and been manufactured to meet the construction demand. However, errors from manufacturing process accounted for approximately 3 to 5% of the AAC production. The development of AAC waste as lightweight aggregate in concrete is one of the potential approaches which was extendedly studied in this paper. The results showed that the compressive strength of AAC-LWA concrete was decreased with an increase in volume and coarse size. The optimum mix proportion was the AAC aggregate size of 1/2′′ to 3/8′′ with 20 to 40% replacement to normal weight aggregate. Internal curing by AAC-LWA was also observed and found to provide sufficient water inside the specimens, leading to an achievement in higher compressive strength. The main goal of this study is not only utilising unwanted wastes from industry (recycling of waste materials) but also building up a new knowledge of using AAC-LWA as an internal curing agent as well as the production of value-added lightweight concrete products.

Compressive Strength of Artificial Sand Recycled Concrete with Different Content of Stone Powder

2014 ◽  
Vol 578-579 ◽  
pp. 464-468
Author(s):  
Wen Wu Lan ◽  
Rong Fu Zhong ◽  
Bo Lv ◽  
Jing Yan Gan ◽  
Jing Wei Ying
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Coarse Aggregate ◽  
Recycled Concrete ◽  
Concrete Mixture ◽  
Aggregate Concrete ◽  
Recycled Coarse Aggregate ◽  
Natural Aggregate ◽  
Different Content

This study examined the compressive behaviors of concrete with artificial sand that mixed with different content of stone powder (SP). Forty-five cubic specimens were prepared with two strength grades and five SP-content. Including 15 specimens (C35) of recycled coarse aggregate (RA) concrete with artificial sand (RCC35), 15 specimens (C45) of recycled coarse aggregate concrete with artificial sand (RCC45) and 15 specimens (C35) of natural aggregate concrete with artificial sand (NC35). The workability of concrete mixture and the compressive strength of the cubic specimens were tested. The results showed that the slump of concrete mixture decreased with the SP-content increased, and the coagulability and water retentivity of the concrete mixture were improved by using stone powder. The compressive strength of the concrete with artificial sand were increased by incorporating stone powder. The optimal SP-content of RCC35 and NC35 is 20%, while RCC45 is 10%.

Electrical and rheological properties of carbon black and carbon fiber filled low-density polyethylene/ethylene vinyl acetate composites

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 715-723 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xingchi Xu ◽  
Tingwei Wang
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Fiber ◽  
Carbon Black ◽  
Vinyl Acetate ◽  
Great Influence ◽  
Complex Viscosity ◽  
Ethylene Vinyl Acetate ◽  
Low Density Polyethylene ◽  
Low Density ◽  
Melt Mixing ◽  
Significant Difference

Abstract In this study conductive composites of low-density polyethylene (LDPE)/ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) filled with carbon black (CB) and carbon fiber (CF) were prepared by melt-mixing method. The morphological, rheological, and electrical properties of CB filled composites were compared with CF filled composites by digital multimeter, scanning electron microscope, rotational rheometer, etc. The composites filled with different fillers have same percolation threshold but the EVA concentration has different effect on the two systems. For CB filled composites the increase in EVA concentration decreased resistivity first and reached lowest point when the LDPE:EVA ratio was 70:30; then the resistivity increased, but for CF filled composites the resistivity continued to decrease. The differences were caused by the diverse morphological and filler distribution of two different composite systems. The rheological behaviors of two types of composites also had significant difference; the value of complex viscosity of CB filled composites was about two orders of magnitude more than CF filled composites in low frequency region. It was because CB particles was nano-scale and had large surface area, so it had great influence on the value of complex viscosity of composites.

scholarly journals Study of Light Weight Fibre Reinforced Concrete by Partial Replacement of Coarse Aggregate with Pumice Stone

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 933-940
Author(s):  
Mohammed Sohel Ahmed
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Coarse Aggregate ◽  
Partial Replacement ◽  
Fine Aggregate ◽  
Light Weight ◽  
Structural Members ◽  
Conventional Concrete ◽  
Shrinkage Cracking ◽  
Pumice Stone ◽  
Average Compressive Strength

Abstract: As the demand for the structural members application in the concrete industry is continuously increasing simultaneously many a times it is required to lower the density of concrete enabling light weight which helps in easy handling of the concrete and its members. In this research an experimental endeavour has been made to equate conventional concrete with light weight by partially substituting the coarse aggregate with the pumice stone aggregate in M30 grade mix design. Simultaneously small fibres of Recron3's Polypropylene have been applied to the concrete as a reinforcing medium to minimize shrinkage cracking and improve tensile properties. The coarse aggregate was substituted by the pumice aggregate in 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50 percent and fibres respectively in 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2 and 2.5 percent. The experiment is focused on strength parameters to determine the most favourable optimum percent with respect to conventional concrete. Keywords: OPC (Ordinary Portland Cement)1, FA (Fine Aggregate)2, CA (Coarse Aggregate) 3, fck (Characteristic Compressive Strength at 28days)4, Sp. Gr (Specific Gravity)5, WC (Water Content)6, W/C (Water Cement Ratio)7, S (Standard Deviation)8, Fck (Target Average Compressive Strength at 28days)9.

scholarly journals PENGARUH CAMPURAN ABU SEKAM PADI DAN ABU ARANG TEMPURUNG SEBAGAI PENGGANTI SEBAGIAN AGREGAT HALUS TERHADAP KUAT TEKAN BETON

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Agung Prayogi
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Rice Husk ◽  
Coarse Aggregate ◽  
Rice Husk Ash ◽  
Fine Aggregate ◽  
Concrete Compressive Strength ◽  
Fine Aggregates ◽  
Compressive Strength Of Concrete ◽  
Average Compressive Strength ◽  
By Products

Abstract Concrete is the most widely used material throughout the world and innovations continue to be carried out to produce efficient development. Shell charcoal ash and rice husk ash are industrial by-products which have the potential to replace sand for concrete mix, especially in Indragiri Hilir. The research with the title "Effect of Mixture of Rice Husk Ash and Shell Ash Ashes as Substitute for Some Fine Aggregates Against Concrete Compressive Strength" aims to prove the effect of a mixture of shell charcoal ash and husk ash to replace some of the sand to produce maximum compressive strength. Concrete is a mixture of Portland cement, fine aggregate, coarse aggregate, and water. This research uses 5 variations of the mixture to the weight of sand, BSA 0 without a substitute mixture, BSA 1 with a mixture of 5% husk ash and 10% shell charcoal, BSA 2 with a mixture of 5% husk ash and 15% charcoal ash, BSA 3 with a mixture of 5% husk ash and 18% charcoal, BSA 4 with a mixture of 10% husk and 10% charcoal, and BSA 5 with a mixture of 13% husk ash and 10% charcoal ash. SNI method is used for the Job Mix Formula (JMF) mixture in this research. The results of the average compressive strength of concrete at 28 days for JMF of 21.05 MPa, BSA 1 of 23.68 MPa, BSA 2 of 22.23 MPa, BSA 3 of 14.39 MPa, BSA 4 of 13.34 MPa , and BSA 5 of 20.14 MPa. The conclusion drawn from the results of the BSA 1 research with a mixture of 5% husk ash and 15% charcoal ash produced the highest average compressive strength of 23.68 MPa. Abstrak Beton merupakan material paling banyak digunakan diseluruh dunia dan terus dilakukan inovasi untuk menghasilkan pembangunan yang efisien. Abu arang tempurung dan abu sekam padi merupakan hasil sampingan industri yang berpotensi sebagai pengganti pasir untuk campuran beton, khususnya di Indragiri Hilir. Penelitian dengan judul “Pengaruh Campuran Abu Sekam Padi dan Abu Arang Tempurung Sebagai Pengganti Sebagian Agregat Halus Terhadap Kuat Tekan Beton” ini bertujuan membuktikan adanya pengaruh campuran abu arang tempurung dan abu sekam untuk mengganti sebagian pasir hingga menghasilkan kuat tekan maksimum. Beton adalah campuran antara semen portland, agregat halus, agregat kasar, dan air. Penelitian ini menggunakan 5 variasi campuran terhadap berat pasir, BSA 0 tanpa campuran pengganti, BSA 1 dengan campuran 5 % abu sekam dan 10% arang tempurung, BSA 2 dengan campuran 5% abu sekam dan 15% abu arang, BSA 3 dengan campuran 5% abu sekam dan 18% arang, BSA 4 dengan campuran 10% sekam dan 10% arang, dan BSA 5 dengan campuran 13% abu sekam dan 10% abu arang. Metode SNI digunakan untuk campuran Job Mix Formula (JMF)  pada penelitian ini. Hasil rata-rata kuat tekan beton pada umur 28 hari untuk JMF sebesar 21,05 MPa, BSA 1 sebesar 23,68 MPa, BSA 2 sebesar 22,23 MPa, BSA 3 sebesar 14,39 MPa, BSA 4 sebesar 13,34 MPa, dan BSA 5 Sebesar 20,14 MPa. Ditarik kesimpulan dari hasil penelitian BSA 1 dengan campuran 5% abu sekam dan 15% abu arang menghasilkan rata-rata kuat tekan tertinggi yaitu sebesar 23,68 MPa.  

scholarly journals The Effectiveness of Fly Ash as a Substitute of Cement For Marine Concrete

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 702 ◽  
Author(s):  
Armin Naibaho
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Fly Ash ◽  
Portland Cement ◽  
Coarse Aggregate ◽  
Base Material ◽  
Sand Fly ◽  
Fine Aggregate ◽  
Additional Material ◽  
Marine Concrete ◽  
Average Compressive Strength

The purpose of this research is to know the effectiveness of fly ash waste in marine concrete related to the average compressive strength to be used as a substitute for cement. The test is done for concrete base material, namely: coarse aggregate (gravel), fine aggregate (sand), fly ash, cement (PC = Portland Cement), water and additional material (superplasticizer). 10 cylinders were given each treatment with (0 %, 10 %, 20 %, 25 %) percentage of fly ash addition. The samples then soaked for 26 days in seawater. At 28th day, the sample was subjected to a compression test. Based on the results of analysis and discussion, then obtained: (1) The use of 10% fly ash amount will produce the biggest compressive strength  =  65.84 MPa; (2) When compared with the average compressive strength, the sample without using fly ash (0 %) has compressive power 62.02 MPa and 6.16 % increase in average compressive strength on the addition of 10 % fly ash 65.84 MPa, but in addition to 20 % fly ash there was a decrease of 9.13 % (56.36 MPa) and in addition of 25 % fly ash the average compressive strength decrease to 22.49 % (48.07 MPa).

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