High Impact Factor : 4.396 icon | Submit Manuscript Online icon |

Comparative Analysis of Conventional Concrete with Concrete Using Phosphogypsum & Thermosetting Plastics

Author(s):

Jahnvi Jadoun , Mahakal Institute of Technology and Management, Ujjain; Dr J N Vyas, Mahakal Institute of Technology and Management, Ujjain

Keywords:

Conventional Concrete, Phosphogypsum, Thermosetting Plastics, Compressive Strength, Flexural Strength, Tensile Strength, Workability

Abstract

Concrete is a composite material composed mainly of water, aggregate, and cement. Usually there are additives and reinforcements included to achieve the desired physical properties of the finished material. For solving the disposal of large amount of recycled plastic material, reuse of plastic in concrete industry is considered as the most feasible application. The reuse of material can reduce the normal usage of ingredients in concrete and thereby reduce the cost of construction. This study is focused on the use of thermo setting plastics as a partial replacement of aggregates in concrete. The aim was to investigate the characteristics of concrete with the addition of plastic and comparing it with the control mix, thereby determining the advantages and disadvantages of doing so. One of the methods for manufacturing of such concrete involves reduction of amount of cement in the mix, which added to the reduction the total cement consumption. The use of waste materials also solves the problem of disposing the excessive amount of industrial wastes. Such Concrete is a concrete in which one or more of its constituents are replaced by a resource saving material, which ultimately has reduced environmental impacts in terms of both, resource utilization and pollution impacts together. This paper discusses the importance of such Concrete in the present day context and highlights its merits over conventional concrete which otherwise posing a serious threat to the environment through global warming. . In this phosphor-gypsum is added to a 5%, 10% & 15% by partial replacement of cement. It is proposed to replace the aggregates partially with thermosetting plastics on the basis of percentage by weight such as 5%, 10%, and 15%. The fresh concrete is tested for slump test and the compaction factor test, while the hardened concrete for compressive, tensile, flexural strength and durability.

Other Details

Paper ID: IJSRDV9I120045
Published in: Volume : 9, Issue : 12
Publication Date: 01/03/2022
Page(s): 76-81

Article Preview

Download Article