Asphalt Plasto A Brick from Waste Plastic Benny T.K Assistant Professor: Department of Mechanical Engineering Rajadhani Institute of Engineering and Technology (RIET) Thiruvananthapuram, India Anandhu M. Nair Student: Department of Mechanical Engineering Rajadhani Institute of Engineering and Technology (RIET) Thiruvananthapuram, India Ashwin J Wilson Student: Department of Mechanical Engineering Rajadhani Institute of Engineering and Technology (RIET) Thiruvananthapuram, India B Dayanand Krishn Student: Department of Mechanical Engineering Rajadhani Institute of Engineering and Technology (RIET) Thiruvananthapuram, India Jaseer Khan Jaleel Rasheed Student: Department of Mechanical Engineering Rajadhani Institute of Engineering and Technology (RIET) Thiruvananthapuram, India Abstract— This paper mainly focuses on the plastic waste management and recycling technique to reduce the cost of various raw-materials used for pavements and building construction. Various tests were conducted with different materials and different composition to find out a better paving brick with maximum usage of shredded plastic as an aggregate. Different types of plastic wastes can be used for this purpose as an aggregate mixture. Bitumen is used as a binding material in the mixture. The mixed plastic waste can reduce the weight of the brick, increase the strength, reliability and other physical properties when compared with a normal brick. Small aggregates of metal chips, Msand, Aluminium mesh sheets are used to increase the strength of the brick. The mixture is heated and raised to a higher temperature in a controlled atmosphere at a temperature range of 150 to 300 degree Celsius and obtained a semi fluid material which is poured in the designed mould. The brick is obtained after cooling from the mould. Then the compressive strength test are done and the results are discussed to conclude with the best possible solution to deal with the great mess of plastic waste disposal. Keywords— Waste plastic, Pavment Brick, Metal chips. I. INTRODUCTION Humans have always produced trash and disposed of it in some way so solid waste management is not a new issue. What has changed are the types and amounts of waste produced, the methods of disposal, and the human values and perception of what should be done with it. Recently plastics were used to prepare the coarse aggregate there by providing a sustainable option to deal with the plastic waste. Therefore, recycling of plastic waste is an important topic in order to decrease environmental pollution and prevent waste of resources. It can be used as a component of a composite construction material, as an inorganic filling material, and aggregate of concrete. Use of waste plastic in concrete has advantages since it is widely used and has long life. Plastic is an essential component of many items, including water bottles, combs, and beverage containers. Knowing the difference, as well as the SPI codes, will help us to make more informed decisions about recycling. The seven types of plastic include: • Polyethylene Terephthalate (PETE or PET) • High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) • Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) • Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE) • Polypropylene (PP) • Polystyrene or Styrofoam (PS) Miscellaneous plastics (includes: polycarbonate, polylactide, acrylic, acrylonitrile butadiene, styrene, fiberglass, and nylon). For the sake of the environment, it’s important to know the different types of plastic and their uses, as well as the resin identification codes found on each. It’s important to become familiar with an item’s SPI (Society of the Plastics Industry) code, which is also known as a resin identification number and is used to classify the different types of plastic. This information will help you sort plastic materials more effectively for recycling. PETE plastics make up 96% of all plastic bottles and containers in the United States, yet only 25% of these products are recycled. HDPE is the most commonly recycled plastic because it will not break under exposure to extreme heat or cold. According to the EPA, 12% of all HDPE products created are recycled in a year. PVC is one of the least recycled materials; generally, less than 1% of PVC plastic is recycled each year. It has been called the "poison plastic" because it contains numerous toxins and is harmful to our health and the environment. Packaging and containers made from LDPE make up about 56% of all plastic waste, 75% of which comes from residential households. Fortunately, many recycling International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology (IJERT) ISSN: 2278-0181 http://www.ijert.org IJERTV8IS070078 (This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.) Published by : www.ijert.org Vol. 8 Issue 07, July-2019 222
Asphalt Plasto A Brick from Waste Plastic
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