TY  - JOUR
SP  - 622
TI  - Substitution potential of plastic fine aggregate in concrete for sustainable production
ID  - scholars17819
N1  - cited By 15
N2  - This study evaluates the mechanical and durability characteristics of eco-friendly concrete incorporating electronic plastic waste (EPW) as partial replacement of fine aggregate. This strategy not only reduces the adverse impacts of EPW on the natural environment but also prevents the depletion of natural resources due to excessive quarrying. For this purpose, four M20 grade concrete mixes were prepared, substituting natural fine aggregates with plastic fine aggregates (PFA) using 0, 10, 15, and 20 replacement levels. The mechanical performance of EPW concrete was evaluated based on the compressive and splitting tensile strength tests while the durability properties were assessed through fire resistance, ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV), alternate wetting and drying, sorptivity coefficient, and abrasion resistance tests. The results revealed that the compressive strength was reduced by 2.6, 9, and 13.6, and tensile strength was dropped by 4.95, 8.20, and 20.46 with the 10, 15, and 20 of PFA incorporation, respectively. Also, a substantial reduction in the compressive strength was observed during the fire resistance test at elevated temperatures. However, the EPW concrete offered satisfactory to superior outcomes in the workability, sorptivity coefficient, UPV, alternative wetting and drying, and resistance to abrasion tests, signifying the potential of EPW concrete for applications where durability is of prime concern. © 2021 Institution of Structural Engineers
AV  - none
VL  - 35
EP  - 637
UR  - https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85120155464&doi=10.1016%2fj.istruc.2021.11.003&partnerID=40&md5=1701fe675de35e0abd12cc2553e951c3
JF  - Structures
A1  - Ullah, K.
A1  - Irshad Qureshi, M.
A1  - Ahmad, A.
A1  - Ullah, Z.
SN  - 23520124
PB  - Elsevier Ltd
Y1  - 2022///
ER  -