Evaluation of Mechanical Possessions for Recycled HDPE Plastic Substantial Associated Sugarcane

Abstract

In India, most polymer waste is thrown away without recycling, causing serious issues such as depletion of natural resources and environmental pollution. This article aims to study the technical performance of sugarcane concrete coated with synthetic polyethylene terephthalate (PET). The purpose is to investigate the influence of the strength parameters of different percentages of PET fiber-coated concrete on reducing plastic. The fiber coated with sugarcane paint is partially added to the concrete, replacing the cement with different weight percentages: 0%, 0.5%, 1%, 1.5%, and 2%. The primary focus of this work is the calculation of mechanical strengths. The maximum resistance is achieved by substituting 1.5% of the fiber with the load of the cement, which can also increase the adhesion of the concrete and reduce the cracks in the concrete sample. Additionally, this work aims to evaluate the properties of HDPE polymer and characterize it as a potential substitute for coarse aggregate in concrete. Heating is performed at five different temperatures, specifically 160°C to 200°C at an increment of 10°C, excluding the control mix. Five coarse aggregate compositions with different volume ratios of crushed stone were used: HDPE, namely 0:100, 15:85, 30:70, 45:55, and 60:40. The effect of waste plastics on the workability and strength of concrete was investigated by testing freshly mixed hardened concrete. The mechanical strengths were measured and it was found that plastic concrete is suitable for non-load-bearing materials. The results show that plastic concrete is more profitable than traditional concrete.