Application of epoxy resins in building materials: progress and prospects
This paper describes the role of epoxy resin in the development of advanced building
materials. It reviews in brief the growth of epoxy resin-based high-performance concrete and …
materials. It reviews in brief the growth of epoxy resin-based high-performance concrete and …
Plastic-based sustainable synthetic aggregate in Green Lightweight concrete–A review
Plastic due to its versatility, lighter weight and durability properties has become an essential
part of human lives. The global plastic production is growing significantly every year; while …
part of human lives. The global plastic production is growing significantly every year; while …
Novel lightweight concrete containing manufactured plastic aggregate
Plastic waste and its low recycling rate make a significant contribution towards the pollution
of the environment. It is therefore essential that plastic waste is utilised in different …
of the environment. It is therefore essential that plastic waste is utilised in different …
Production of recycled plastic aggregates and its utilization in concrete
Plastic represents an environmental issue, as only 7% of it is recycled. The plastic remaining
is either burned, disposed of in an uncontrolled manner, or landfilled. Thus, to reduce the …
is either burned, disposed of in an uncontrolled manner, or landfilled. Thus, to reduce the …
Exploring the effect of different waste fillers in manufactured sustainable plastic aggregates matrix on the structural lightweight green concrete
The infrastructure demands for mega cities, urbanization and environmental concerns are
pushing for smart and sustainable solutions. Structural lightweight concrete is gaining …
pushing for smart and sustainable solutions. Structural lightweight concrete is gaining …
Experimental study to investigate the engineering and durability performance of concrete using synthetic aggregates
Global plastic production is increasing significantly each year; however, the recycled
percentage is still relatively low, which results in an on-going increase in the amount of …
percentage is still relatively low, which results in an on-going increase in the amount of …
[PDF][PDF] Experimental investigation on recycled plastics as aggregate in concrete
DY Osei - Int. J. Struct. Civ. Eng. Res, 2014 - ijscer.com
This paper reports on an investigation on the effects of partial and complete substitution of
crushed granite with recycled plastic on the properties of concrete. A concrete mixture of …
crushed granite with recycled plastic on the properties of concrete. A concrete mixture of …
Sustainable green lightweight concrete containing plastic-based green lightweight aggregate
FK Alqahtani - Materials, 2021 - mdpi.com
Nowadays the environment and its natural resources face many issues, related to the
depletion of natural resources beside the increase in environmental pollution resulted from …
depletion of natural resources beside the increase in environmental pollution resulted from …
Technical Assessment of Green lightweight concrete containing manufactured plastic aggregates
FK Alqahtani - Journal of Building Engineering, 2022 - Elsevier
The disposal of plastic waste is a global problem and many solutions have already been
proposed to lower the environmental impact. The utilization of manufactured plastic-based …
proposed to lower the environmental impact. The utilization of manufactured plastic-based …
Development of composite PET plastic-based aggregate and its utilization in green lightweight concrete
FK Alqahtani - Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, 2022 - Springer
Concrete researchers have incorporated various waste materials in the concrete matrix as a
part of lowering its contribution to global carbon dioxide emissions. Plastic is one of the most …
part of lowering its contribution to global carbon dioxide emissions. Plastic is one of the most …