International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET)
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Volume: 09 Issue: 05 | May 2022
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Plastic paver blocks Lins Paul Kuriakose1, Alen Varghese Paul2, Ashfaq Navas3, Fathimath Suhara P.A4, Rensho Binu5 1Assistant
Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Viswajyothi college of Engineering and Technology, Vazhakulam, Kerala, India 2, 3, 4,5 UG Scholars Department of Civil Engineering, Viswajyothi college of engineering and technology, Vazhakulam, India ---------------------------------------------------------------------***--------------------------------------------------------------------d) To manufacture materials that are affordable to the Abstract - The purpose of this study is to replace cement in paver blocks with plastic waste, cutting paver block costs when compared to concrete paver blocks, which are more expensive currently on the market. At present, India produces plastic trash amounts to roughly 3.5 million tonnes every year. But the fact is that the rate of decomposition of plastic garbage is also very sluggish. As a result, our project contributes to the reduction of plastic waste and its conversion into a usable resource. In this experiment, we combined plastic trash with quarry dust, coarse aggregate, and ceramic powder in various amounts. The paver blocks were produced and tested, with positive results. It is most economical and environmental friendly solution present in the construction industry for plastic wastes.
average person.
Scope a) Significant amount of plastic waste is removed b) Increases self employability c)
Innovative method to convert plastic waste to usable product.
2. METHODOLOGY a) Collection of plastic waste. b) Clean and dry the plastic waste
Key Words: Ceramic powder, Plastic waste, Compressive strength
c)
Break up the plastic garbage into little pieces.
d) Melt the plastic
1. INTRODUCTION
e) Add various components at right proportion at right time
1.1 General Plastics are hazardous material due to the difficulty of decomposition. But also the utilisation of plastic is growing by the day in our life. Here we aim to convert the waste plastic into a paver block. Plastic we used here is collected from a plastic recycling unit. In a year, currently about 3.5 million India dumps thousands of tonnes of plastic waste. The rubbish that has been dumped pollutes the environment. As a result, it has an impact on both humans and animals both direct and indirect methods. Plastic trash can be used to substitute cement, which has both environmental and economic benefits. Objectives
f)
Clean the mould and add the mix
g) After 24 hours the block is ready to use
3. EXPERIMENTAL PROCEDURE 3.1 Properties of Material Plastic waste (LDPE) Plastic waste is collected from a plastic recycling unit. Resin number 4 indicates LDPE. It is used for plastic bags, tubes, wash bottles etc. These plastics were collected and cleaned and crushed and ready to melt. The fundamental qualities are listed below.
a) To devise a method for efficiently and effectively utilising waste plastics.
Table 1: Properties of LDPE
b) To reduce natural resource usage in the production of blocks and paving bricks.
Sl. No
Particulars
Value
1
Melting point
1500
b) Minimize and reuse waste plastic generation on land and water to prevent land and water degradation and pollution hazards.
2 Thermal co efficient of expansion
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Impact Factor value: 7.529
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100-200X10-6
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Density
0.910-0.940
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Tensile Strength
0.20-0.40(N/mm2 )
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