PROPERTY CHARACTERIZATION OF

POLYETHYLENE TERAPHTHALATE (PET) PLASTIC

FIBER REINFORCED CONCRETE BLOCK

Presented by CELESTIAL DREAMERS

BACKGROUND OF
THE STUDY
PLASTIC

Plastic is a material consisting of a

wide range of synthetic or semi-
synthetic organic compounds that
are malleable and so can be molded
into solid objects.
BACKGROUND OF
THE STUDY
PLASTIC

• Low cost
• Ease of Manufacture
• Versatile
• Imperviousness to Water
• Durable
• Lightweight
BACKGROUND OF
THE STUDY

TYPES OF PLASTICS PRESENT IN

THE ENVIRONMENT

Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)

High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
Polypropylene (PP)
BACKGROUND OF
THE STUDY
PLASTIC WASTES

Being one of the most used material

for almost anything, plastic also
seen scattered anywhere, even in
bodies of water.
BACKGROUND OF
THE STUDY

CONCRETE

Concrete, in the other hand, is widely used in

construction of various structures due to its
workability, availability and compressive
strength when it hardens.
BACKGROUND OF
THE STUDY

CONCRETE
Compared to other materials, it has a low
tensile strength thus putting
reinforcements to support tension loadings.

Tensile strength of the concrete is nearly 10

percent of its compressive strength and it is no
longer reliable because of shrinkage cracks
BACKGROUND OF
THE STUDY

FIBER REINFORCED CONCRETE

In concrete technology, it is popular

today to reinforce the concrete with
small, well distributed fibers.

Thus, recognizing the so-called

fiber reinforced concrete.
BACKGROUND OF
THE STUDY

PLASTIC FIBER REINFORCED

CONCRETE
Plastic disposal become a problem
because of the excessive amount of
plastic production, thus causing
environmental pollution.

Therefore, one way to recycle

plastic wastes is to make it a
fiber and use them for fiber
reinforced concrete.
APPLICATION

CONCRETE BLOCKS

Concrete blocks are widely used in

construction industry for it handles
speedy and easy construction of
structures.
RAW MATERIALS
Polyethylene Teraphthalate
(PET) Plastic Bottles Sand

Aggregates
Cement
OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY

GENERAL OBJECTIVES

To characterize the properties of polyethylene

terephthalate plastic fiber-reinforced concrete
block
OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES

1. To determine the physical properties of the raw materials.

2. To determine the physical properties of varying shapes of PET plastic

fiber-reinforced concrete block such as specific gravity, water-cement
ratio, and water absorption.

3. To determine the mechanical properties of varying shapes of PET

plastic fiber-reinforced concrete block such as compressive, tensile,
flexural, and bond strength.

4. To determine the most suitable mix design with varying PET plastic
shapes (zigzag shape, V-shape or combination of two).
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE
STUDY

The findings of this study will benefit the society

considering that plastic waste disposal cannot be
controlled.

The methods obtained from this study will help

not only to improve concrete design mixtures but
also to treat plastic waste and reuse it.
SCOPE AND DELIMITATIONS

This study is focused on design and investigation of

properties of fiber-reinforced concrete using locally
available PET plastic bottles as reinforcing fiber to
improve concrete`s properties such as compressive
strength, tensile strength and flexural strength.

This research is focused for concrete blocks used in

residential walls and only limited to M20 concrete mix.
METHODOLOGY

The procedures for the study are the following:

• Identify the types of plastic waste present in the

environment that can be used as fibers for concrete.
• Acquire and clean the plastic waste to remove
contamination.
• Convert plastic wastes into fiber reinforcements.
• Preparation of concrete mixes with the inclusion of
fibers.
• Concrete testing for concrete blocks (ASTM
Standards).
 METHODOLOGY

Preparation of Plastics

• Collection of PET bottles

• Sorting of materials
• Usable vs not usable
• Shredding
• Processing of plastics into fibers of specific shape
• Cleaning
• Washed with detergent to remove remaining contamination
Preparation of Concrete Samples

Property of Materials

Table 1. Properties of Cement

Property
Fineness 5.00%
Initial Setting Time 30 minutes
Specific Gravity 3.15
Standard Consistency 31%
Values were computed as per ACI 211.1
 Table 2. Properties of Coarse Aggregate
Property
Specific Gravity 2.60
Water Absorption 0.50%
Fineness Modulus 6.42
Crushing strength/value 2.57 N/mm2
Impact Value 7.20%
Abrasion Value 4.05%

Values were computed as per ACI 211.1

 Table 3. Properties of Fine Aggregate
Property
Specific Gravity 2.60
Bulking of Sand 20%
Fineness Modulus 2.78
Void Ratio 0.21
Values were computed as per IS 383 – 1970
 Table 4. Mix Proportion per meter cube of Concrete

Water Cement Fine Aggregate Coarse Aggregate

191.6 395.87 516.93 1206.16
Values were computed as per ACI 211.1
 Table 5. Mix Proportion Ratio
Mix
Grade Water Cement Fine Aggregate Coarse Aggregate
M20 0.484 1 1.306 3.047
Values were computed as per ACI 211.1
 Mixing

For the concrete mix, use M20

mix with ratio as per ACI 211.1

(Standard Practice for Selecting

Proportions for Normal,

Heavyweight, and Mass

Concrete).
 Table 6. Mix Designs Designation

Concrete w/ V - Concrete w/ Zigzag Concrete w/ V and

Shaped Fibers Shaped Fibers Zigzag Shaped Fibers

Mix A Mix B Mix C

Table 7. Plain Concrete

Water (kg/m3) 191.6
Cement (kg/m3) 395.87
Fine Aggregate (kg/m3) 516.93
Coarse Aggregate (kg/m3) 1206.16
 Table 8. Mix A
Fiber Content (%) 0.5 1 1.5
Water (kg/m3) 191.6 191.6 191.6
Cement (kg/m3) 395.87 395.87 395.87
Fine Aggregate (kg/m3) 514.35 511.76 509.18

Coarse Aggregate (kg/m3) 1206.16 1206.16 1206.16

 Table 9. Mix B
Fiber Content (%) 0.5 1 1.5
Water (kg/m3) 191.6 191.6 191.6
Cement (kg/m3) 395.87 395.87 395.87
Fine Aggregate (kg/m3) 514.35 511.76 509.18
Coarse Aggregate
1206.16 1206.16 1206.16
(kg/m3)
 Table 10. Mix C
Fiber Content (%) 0.5 1 1.5
Water (kg/m3) 191.6 191.6 191.6
Cement (kg/m3) 395.87 395.87 395.87
Fine Aggregate (kg/m3) 514.35 511.76 509.18
Coarse Aggregate
1206.16 1206.16 1206.16
(kg/m3)
 Casting

Molds for casting and specimen must be made of non-absorbent and

non-reactive material like steel and shall conform to the requirements of

ASTM C 470M. Molds must be placed on a level, rigid surface (ASTM C

192M).
According also to ASTM standards, molds shall be rectangular in

shape and of the dimensions required to produce the desired

specimen size unless otherwise required for the specific test method.
Curing

Cover the specimens immediately after finishing using an

impervious, nonreactive and no absorptive plate to prevent

evaporation.

Store the specimens after the

finishing until the removal of mold

to prevent loss of moisture from

the specimens.
Remove the specimens from the molds 24 ± 8 hours after

casting. If concrete with prolonged setting time, molds

shall not be removed until 20 ± 4 hours after final set

(ASTM C 192M). Specimens kept submerged in clear fresh

water until taken out prior to test that will be taken after

7 days, 14 days and 28 days after the casting of

specimens.
Unless otherwise specified, all specimens shall be moist

cured at 73.5 ± 3.5 degrees Fahrenheit.

TESTING
Samples will be tested in accordance to ASTM Standards:

1. Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete

Specimens (ASTM C 39M)

2. Standard Test Method for Flexural Strength of Concrete Using Simple

Beam with Third-Point Loading (ASTM C 78)

3. Standard Test Method for Sampling and Testing Concrete Masonry

Units and Related Units (ASTM C 140)

4. Standard Test Method for Splitting Tensile Strength of Cylindrical

Concrete Specimen (ASTM C 496)

5. Standard Test Method for Splitting Tensile Strength of Masonry Units

(ASTM C 1006)