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Performance Analysis of Plastic Bricks for Structural Applications: A Combined Experimental and Software-based Investigation Harshvardhan Dnyandeo Kamble1, Dr. Chandrakant Balkrishna Pol2 1Student, Dept. of Civil-Structure Engineering, Walchand College of Engineering, Sangli, Maharashtra, India 2Associate Professor, Dept. of Walchand College of Engineering, Sangli, Maharashtra, India
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Abstract-The intensifying generation of plastic waste
(PE), widely used in single-use products, such as bags and bottles, is among the most commonly used plastics. Recycling plastic waste into plastic bricks presents a potential solution to this issue. However, certain plastics, like HDPE and PTE, are highly hazardous, and particles smaller than 50 microns adversely affect soil fertility. The improper disposal of plastic waste into oceans further jeopardizes aquatic life and water quality. Though challenging to decompose, plastic is extensively utilized in various daily applications, necessitating the exploration of sustainable waste management solutions. Researchers have investigated incorporating plastic waste into building materials, like bricks, to mitigate environmental impacts and reduce waste. While conventional building materials remain in high demand, the integration of waste materials in construction can alleviate environmental concerns, including greenhouse gas emissions and the excessive use of clay and cement. However, it is crucial to acknowledge the environmental drawbacks associated with traditional red clay bricks, such as emissions from combustion. Therefore, exploring plastic bricks as an alternative building material offers a promising avenue to effectively tackle plastic waste and its environmental consequences.
presents a significant environmental challenge worldwide. Plastic waste, due to its non-biodegradable nature, contributes to land and water pollution, requiring the exploration of sustainable waste management solutions. Recycling plastic waste into building materials, such as bricks, offers a potential solution to mitigate environmental impacts. This research aimed to investigate the integration of plastic waste into building materials through a comprehensive study using experimental testing, software analysis, and structural design. The study focused on two main objectives: performing modeling and stress analysis of plain plastic bricks using ANSYS software and designing a G+2 room model using ETAB software for components like slabs, beams, and columns. The research addressed the research gap in the integration of experimental data, stress values, and modeling techniques for optimizing building structures. The results showed that the experimental values obtained from compression testing were generally higher than those from ANSYS software, with ANSYS providing closer approximations for certain plastic types. The ETAB analysis demonstrated that the HDPE model exhibited lower bending moments and axial loads compared to the concrete model, suggesting superior mechanical properties and load-carrying capacity. This research contributes to the understanding of the behavior and performance of plastic bricks in structural applications, enabling the development of sustainable and efficient building designs that incorporate plastic waste materials. The findings emphasize the importance of considering physical conditions during testing and highlight the accuracy and utility of ANSYS and ETAB software in structural analysis and design optimization. Future research can build upon these findings to establish design guidelines and further optimize modeling techniques in this field.
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Although several studies have investigated the utilization of plastic in bricks and explored its effects on strength parameters and soil content, there is a research gap in the integration of experimental data, stress values, and modeling techniques for optimizing building structures. Previous research has primarily focused on experimental investigations and small-scale models to compare plastic bricks with conventional bricks. However, there is a lack of comprehensive research that combines the analysis of stress values from software like ANSYS with the design of multistory buildings using software like ETAB. This research aims to bridge this gap by utilizing ANSYS software to create brick models using different types of plastic and extracting stress values from these models. The obtained data, along with compression testing data, will then be integrated into the design process of a G+2 building using ETAB software, enabling the development of an optimized structural design. This research will contribute to the understanding of how plastic bricks can be effectively incorporated into building structures, taking into account their strength and performance characteristics.
Key Words: Plastic Waste, Environmental Challenge,
Non-Biodegradable, Sustainable Solutions, Experimental Study, Plastic Bricks, Alternative Building Materials, Methodology, Comparable Strength, Plastic Waste Crisis.
1. INTRODUCTION The continuous increase in plastic waste generation, driven by factors like population growth, urbanization, and changes in lifestyle, poses a significant environmental challenge. Plastic waste, being non-biodegradable, contributes to land and water pollution, exacerbating the problem. Polyethylene
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