Utilizing Plastic Waste in Concrete as a Partial Replacement of Coarse Aggregate

Abstract

The study presents the mechanical and durability properties of concrete made up of waste plastic -based aggregate as replacement of natural coarse aggregate, respectively. For this purpose, compressive strength, captivity, water permeability. The fresh and hardened properties of waste plastic mix concrete have been studied. Plastic wastes have represented a significant portion of municipal solid wastes and pose a serious pollution problem due to both their extended life cycle and visibility. On the other hand, rapid urbanization especially in developing countries results the depletion of natural resources for construction industry. The both problems can be mitigated by proper management such as recycling these plastic wastes into useful products, such as construction building materials. Therefore, the main objective of this paper is to assess the potential of using plastic waste as a replacement of coarse aggregates in concrete mixes