Strength and Durability Characterization of Structural Concrete Made of Recycled Plastic

• Published in: Materials Vol. 17; no. 8; p. 1841
• Main Authors: Oti, Jonathan, Adeleke, Blessing O, Rathnayake, Mihiri, Kinuthia, John M, Ekwulo, Emma
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland MDPI AG 17.04.2024
• Subjects: Aggregates; Cement; Compressive strength; Concrete mixing; consistency; Density; Durability; Environmental conditions; Feasibility studies; freeze and thaw; Freeze thaw cycles; Freeze-thaw durability; Incompatibility; Mixtures; Nonuniformity; Physical properties; Ratios; Reprocessing; Sand; Shredding; Structural analysis; Tensile strength; waste plastics; Workability; United Kingdom > UK; compressive strength; waste plastics; tensile strength; freeze and thaw; consistency

This study investigates the feasibility of utilizing recycled plastic waste as a partial substitute for sand in concrete production. Reprocessing used plastic items or materials involves collecting, cleaning, shredding, and melting, resulting in reprocessed plastic particles. Incorporating these rec...