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RECYCLED PLASTIC USED IN CONCRETE PAVER BLOCK

Ganesh Tapkire
1
, Satish parihar
2
, Pramod Patil
3
, Hemraj R Kumavat
4

1
P.G. Student, Dept of civil Engineering NRI Institute of Research & Technology, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh India
2
HOD, Dept of civil EngineeringNRI Institute of Research & Technology, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh India
3
P.G. Student, Dept of civil Engineering SSBTCOE Bambhori, Jalgaon
4
Assistant Professor, Civil Department,RCPIT Shirpur, Maharashtra

Abstract
In this paper Recycled plastic aggregate used in various proportion in concrete mix and check there sutbility .Amount of waste
plastic being accumulated in 21st centuries has created big challenges for their disposal, thus obliging the authorities to invest in
felicitating the use of waste plastic coarse aggregate in a concrete is fundamental to the booming construction industry. Disposal
of plastic waste in an environment is considered to be a big problem due to its very low biodegradability and presence in large
quantities. In recent time use of such, Industrial wastes from plastic bottles, pallets, carry bags; polypropylene (PP) and
polyethylene Terepthalate (PET) were studied as alternative replacements of a part of the conventional aggregates of concrete. If
plastic wastes can be mixed with the concrete mass in some quantity or in some form, without affecting the fundamental and other
properties or slight negotiation in strength the strength of concrete. Industrial wastes from polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene
Terepthalate (PET) were studied as alternative replacements of a part of the conventional aggregates of concrete. Three
replacement levels.10 %, 20 %, 30 by Weight of aggregates were used for the preparation of the concrete.

Keywords: PA: Plastic Aggregate: Polyethylene Terephthalate, LDPE : Low Density Polyethylene HDPE : High
Density Polyethylene, RCA Recycled Plastic Aggregate.PaverBlock.
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1. INTRODUCTION
The wastes plastic in household is large and increases with
time. In each country the waste composition is different,
since it is affected by socioeconomic characteristics,
consumption patterns and waste management programs, but
generally the level of plastics in waste composition is high.
The largest component of the plastic waste is polyethylene,
followed by polypropylene, polyethylene Terepthalate and
polystyrene. The large volume of materials required for
construction is potentially a major area for the reuse of
waste materials. Recycling in concrete has advantages since
it is widely used and has a long service life, which means
that the waste is being removed from the waste stream for a
long period. Because the amount of mineral aggregates
required in concrete is large, the environmental benefits are
not only related to the safe disposal of bulk waste, but also
to the reduction of environmental impacts arising from the
extraction of aggregates.

1.1 Definition of Plastic
A material which contains one or more number of polymers
having large molecular weight. Solid in its finished state or
same state will manufacturing or processing into finished
articles is known as Plastic. Looking to the global issue of
environmental pollution by post-consumer plastic waste,
research efforts have been focused on consuming this waste
on massive scale in efficient and environmental friendly
manner. Researchers planned to use plastic waste in form of
concrete ingredient as the concrete is second most sought
material by human beings after water. The use of post-
consumer plastic waste in concrete will not only be its safe
disposal method but may also improve the concrete
properties like tensile strength, chemical resistance, drying
shrinkage and creep on short and long term basis.

Why The Plastics:- Polymers have a number of vital
properties, which exploited alone or together, make a
significant and expanding contribution to constructional
needs.
Durable and corrosion resistant.
Good Insulation for cold, heat and sound saving
energy.
It is economical and has a longer life.
Maintenance free (such as painting is minimized)
Hygienic and clean
Ease of processing / installation
Light weight

2. PROPOSED METHODOLOGY
Recycled Plastic Aggregate (RPA) in concrete is acceptable
there are for the making of concrete used coarse aggregate
having size 10mm, natural river sand used for making a
concrete and plastic aggregate used in concrete. Test carried
out on these aggregate density, and sieve analysis., water
absorption, all these test conduct on Recycled plastic
aggregate sample

conventional aggregate and compressive strength of
concrete at 10%, 20%, 30 replacement of plastic aggregate
in concrete.


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2.1 Material
a) Cement b) coarse aggregate c) Fine aggregate(sand), d)
Recycled Plastic aggregate size less than 10 mm.e) Water.

a) Cement :- Ordinary Portland Cement of 43-grade was
used as it satisfied the requirements of IS: 269- 1969 and
results have been tabulated in table.

Table.1
Properties of cement
Specific gravity 3.15
Consistency 33%
Fineness 7.5
InitialSetting Time 45 minute
FinalSetting Time 480 nutes

b) Coarse Aggregate:- coarse aggregate shall comply with
the requirement of IS 383 as for as possible crushed
Aggregate shall be used for ensuring adequate durability.
The aggregate used for production of block shall beSound
and free from soft and honeycombed particle the nominal
maxi size of coarse aggregate used in Production of paver
block shall be 10 mm.

c) Fine aggregate:- Fine aggregate shall conform to
requirement of IS 383 For river sand

Table .2
Test
Types of Aggrgate
Coarse Fine Plastic
Specific Gravity 2.60
2.66
1.04
Water Absorption 0.85%
1.0%
Nil
Density (Kg/m3) 1865 kg/M
3

1080 Kg/M
3

640Kg/M
3

Moisture content Nil
1%
Nil

d) Water: - The water used for mixing concrete mix should
be potable drinking water having PH 6 TO 8.

Table .3
As per design M40 Grade Material
Requirement for 1 M
3

Material Quantity in kg
Cement 350
Sand 896
Aggregate 1140
Water 175 lit

2.2 Design Mix
As per design mix M40 grade given table shows the quantity
of material for this reference to take the material quantity for
6 Nos cube each proportion material required.



Table 4
Material proportion in weight batching(All weight in
kg) Kg)
Material 0% 10% 20% 30%
Cement 10 10 10 10
Sand 26 26 26 26
Aggregate Proportion (Kg)
Regular
Aggregate.
33
29.7 26.4 23.1
Plastic
Aggregate.
3.3 6.6 9.9
Total 33 33 33

After the casting the cube remove from the mould after
24hrs and than put the curing tank for curing of 14 days and
28 days after the curing completed .remove from curing tank
and dry to normal atmosphere atlest 2hrs for the surface dry
then to check it for compression testing machine get the
result.

Table 5
Plastic
Aggregate
in %
14 days
cstrength
Avg
strength
28 days
estrength
Avg
strength
0,00
28.80
28.87
39.50
41.10
27.80 42.00
30.00 41.80
10,00
26.80
27.70
39.00
40.07
29.00 40.30
27.30 40.90
20,00
26.00
26.90
38.70
38.97 27.90 39.60
26.80 38.60
30,00
25.00
25.43
37.60
37.77
26.50 38.60
24.80 37.10

In above investigation it is found that the optimum plastic
aggregate was 10% to 20% by weight of coarse aggregate
from the test result it was observed that the compressive
strength of concrete mix satisfy the I.S.456-2000Table no.11
(Clauses 16.1 Md 16.3) acceptanc criteriacomparison of
concrete.

Table 6
Grade
of
concrete
Mean of the group of Non-
overlapping consective test
resultin N/mm2
Individual
test.Result in
N/mm2
M10
(fck + 3N/mm2 ) or
(fck+0825XS.D.)which ever is
greater
Greater than
or Equal to
fck 3
N/mm2
M20
OR
ABOVE
(fck + 4N/mm2)or
(fck+0825XS.D.) (which ever
is greater
Greater than
or Equal to
fck 4
N/mm2

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3. CONCLUSIONS
a) The concrete consist of cement, sand, Aggregate and
water. Out of which the aggregate percentage is 60 to 70 %
in concrete and from the above observation, it is computed
to use the 20% Recycled plastic aggregate in concrete which
does not affect the properties of concrete.
b) From the above observation it is possible to use the
plastic in concrete mix up to 20 % weight of coarse
aggregate.
c) Looking in to above aspect we come to the conclusion
that plastic can be in cement concrete mix increase the % in
plastic to decrease the strength of concrete.
d) By using the plastic in concrete mix to reduces the weight
of cube up 15%.
e) From the above observation it is possible to use the
plastic in concrete and bonding admixture in concrete and
also increase the % of plastic in concrete.
f) Lastly, we strongly conclude the use of Recycled plastic
aggregate in concrete which is the best option for the
disposal of plastic & ultimately reduces the plastic pollution
in the Environment.

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BIOGRAPHIES
Ganesh v.Tapkire Completed B.E. in civil
Engineering 2008 and M-Tech appear in
Building Construction &Technology in
RGPV University Bhopal (MP).presented
and Publish paper 02 Reaserch paper in
Natinal conference and 01 Internatinal
Journal along with publication author had attened 05
workshop sponsoerd by ISTE. Have two years site
experience in NH-3 Pimpalgaon-dhule BOT Project. From
last two year assistant professor in civil Engineering
department in R.C.Patel.Instute of Techonology Shirpur

Prof. Satish Parihar Pramod S.Patil
Completed B.E. in civil Engineering 2009
and ME appear in Enviormental science&
Engineering North Maharashtra
UniversityJalgaon.presented and Publish
paper 02 Reaserch paper in Natinal
conference and 01 Internatinal Journal along with
publication author had attened 05 workshop sponsoerd by
ISTE. From last two year assistant professor in civil
Engineering department in R.C.Patel.Instute of Techonology
Shirpur