| dc.description.abstract | This study investigates the production of eco-friendly bricks using microplastics and sand as alternative
construction materials. Microplastics were collected from homes, offices, courts, and municipal dumping
sites, then cleaned, melted, mixed with sand in specific proportions, and molded into bricks. The
manufactured bricks were tested for water absorption, compressive strength, and abrasion resistance. The
results show a low water absorption rate of 4.06% (ASTM-67), significantly lower than conventional bricks
(15–20%). The compressive strength reached 15.17 MPa (ASTM-67), exceeding the minimum requirement
for first-class bricks of 10.5 MPa. Abrasion resistance, tested using AASHTO T-96, was 21.04%, well below
the allowable limit 30%. These findings demonstrate that microplastic-sand bricks are durable, sustainable,
and suitable for applications such as sidewalks, parking areas, and building basements, contributing to eco
friendly construction and effective microplastic waste management. | en_US |
