Studies on Mechanical Properties of Plasti-Fibre Reinforced Concrete

International Journal of Civil Engineering

© 2016 by SSRG - IJCE Journal

Volume 3 Issue 6

Year of Publication : 2016

Authors : Debu Mukherjee, Aritra Mandal, Parvez Akhtar, Abhishek Basu

10.14445/23488352/IJCE-V3I6P103

How to Cite?

Debu Mukherjee, Aritra Mandal, Parvez Akhtar, Abhishek Basu, "Studies on Mechanical Properties of Plasti-Fibre Reinforced Concrete," SSRG International Journal of Civil Engineering, vol. 3,  no. 6, pp. 14-17, 2016. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23488352/IJCE-V3I6P103

Abstract:

 The most commonly used construction material across the world is concrete. The construction industries are looking for making it “greener” by reducing its ecological effects on environment and they are in need of finding cost effective materials for increasing the strength of concrete structures. On the other hand, the non-recyclable pollutants like plastics, rubber, tin, etc. come out from the industries results in an increasing environmental threat. So the use of nonrecyclable materials for preparation of concrete can be an encouraging act. Utilization of waste materials and byproducts can be a partial solution to environmental and ecological problems. Use of these materials not only helps in getting them utilized in cement concrete and other construction materials, but also helps in reducing the cost of cement and concrete manufacturing. It has also numerous indirect benefits such as reduction in landfill cost, saving in energy, and protecting the environment from possible pollution effects. The use of plasti-fibre in cement concrete has not yet been investigated. This paper covers the mechanical properties of plasti-fibre reinforced concrete (PFRC) prepared from hand shredded plastifibres consisting Polyethylene plastic bags of 40 microns and PET bottles. The compressive strength and flexural strength of normal M20 grade PFRC were evaluated after 7days, 14days & 28days and compared with the conventional concrete i.e., normal M20 mix (1:1.5:3) by adding the plasti-fibre by 0.2% & 0.4% of total weight of concrete (30kgs) that has been the aim of this research work. The main findings of this investigation revealed that the plastic waste materials could be used successfully as an addition to concrete composites. Due to exceptionally low density, recycled polymer modified blocks and concrete can be used in non-load bearing structures, floating structures and where lightweight materials recommended.

Keywords:

concrete, plasti- fiber concrete, fiber reinforced concrete, recycled material concrete.

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