Abstract:
As construction engineering evolves throughout time, so does the requirement for
raw material manufacture. Each year, around 25 billion tons of concrete are
produced worldwide. The modern construction industries require enormous
amounts of natural raw resources used to make concrete. As a result, the
widespread use of these raw resources will result in the release of greenhouse
gases, which may contribute to the acceleration of global warming. Another
significant issue is the disposal of plastic waste, which has become a major
environmental issue.
This research examines the use of EVA plastic waste as a partial replacement for
fine aggregate in C-25 concrete. Furthermore, the primary goal of this research is
to analyze the properties of concrete, such as workability, compressive strength,
and durability, in the partial replacement of fine aggregate.
Portland Pozzolana cement, fine aggregate, ethylene vinyl acetate waste, and
coarse aggregate were used in this study. Slump tests, compressive strength tests,
water absorption tests, and permeability tests have all been accomplished. The
overall sample size for the slump test was ten cubes, while the total sample size for
the compressive strength and durability tests was fifty cubes, yielding the average.
The percentages of replacement were 5%, 10%, 15%, and 20%, with a mix ratio of
1:2.17:2.68 cement, fine aggregate and coarse aggregate respectively.
According to the findings, workability increased as the percentage of Ethylene
Vinyl Acetate replacement increased, and compressive strength increased up to
10% Ethylene Vinyl Acetate replacement and decreased beyond that. Durability
tests such as water absorption and permeability, in contrast to strength and
workability, decline as the EVA replacement percentage increases. The study
suggests more investigation into the influence of Ethylene Vinyl Acetate on
reinforcement rebar in reinforced concrete
