RESEARCH PROPOSAL
I. RESEARCH TITLE:
CONSTRUCTION OF TABLE AND CHAIRS USING THE EVALUATION OF
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF PET BOTTLES AND RIVER SAND MIXTURE
II. RESEARCHERS:
REOLIZO, Robin James A.
VILLAZUR, Joseph M.
MARTINEZ, Michael Francis
FEDALIZO, Ariel W.
BUENO, Filadelfo Jr. M.
AGMATA, John Mark
LEONARDO, Jhon Michael
ELDIAN, Caresa
RAMBUYONG, Ashei
III. IMPLEMENTING AGENCY:
COE-BSCE Department
IV. TYPE:
Study
V. CLASSIFICATION:
Development
VI. COMMODITY CLASSIFICATION RESEARCH AREA
Engineering
VII. RESEARCH DISCIPLINE / SECTORAL COVERAGE
Recycling is one strategy for end-of-life waste management of plastic
products. It makes increasing sense economically as well as environmentally
and recent trends demonstrate a substantial increase in the rate of recovery
and recycling of plastic waste. (Hopewell, Dvorak, & Kosior, July 27, 2009)
Chemical recycling on PET bottles has been applied as an alternative for
improved plastic waste management processes, in which plastic polymers
can be converted into raw materials that can be used in construction
material. (Drzyzga & Prieto, 2019)
Plastics recycling around the world has increased due to the need to solve
the problem of accumulation of solid urban waste, which has promoted
developing alternative recycling systems and assessing the value of waste,
particularly non-returnable containers by means of using Polyethylene
Terephthalate (PET) bottles as concrete. (Sapountzakis, 2012)
Recycling and reusing of plastic waste material is an efficient measure in
management of waste materials, which in addition to preventing the
pollution, it conserves natural resources. Plastic bottles made of PET,
constitutes a major fraction of household wastes. So making use of PET in
concrete production can be useful method of waste management to get rid
of plastic waste damage on environment. (Shubbar & Al-Shadeedi, June 2,
2017)
Keywords: Recycling, waste management, plastic product, plastic waste,
construction material, PET bottles, concrete
VIII. STAND CLASSIFICATION / PRIORITY AREA / DEVELOPMENT ZONE
To lessen plastic waste material
Invest in human capital development, including plastic waste control
Promote science, technology, and creative arts to enhance innovation and
creative capacity towards economical and environmental development.
IX. SIGNIFICANCE OF THE PROPOSAL
The study aims to develop a mixture that will produce an
alternative construction material. It seeks to find out the effect of mechanical
properties of PET bottles as adhesive and river sand as fine aggregates in
terms of load bearing capacity. The study will be using PET plastic bottles,
river sand that had been collected within the area of Zambales only and will
contribute greatly to the benefit of the society and environment as it will
help reduce plastic waste within our community.
X. OBJECTIVES
1. Estimating the mix ratio of PET bottles and river sand.
2. Gather data and information.
3. Research a development for the specimen.
4. Locate places that has a high usage rate of PET bottles.
5. Collect the PET bottles from the located areas.
6. Effectively manage the PET plastic bottles waste and minimize the volume.
7. Identify ways and methods for collection of PET bottle waste.
8. Recommend on what to be done to support the growth of PET bottles.
XI. EXPECTED OUTPUT
Design of Table and Chair using PET-bottles and River Sand
XII. MAJOR ACTIVITIES (METHODOLOGIES)
1. Evaluating Notions of Ideas
a) Estimating the mixing ratio of PET bottles and River Sand
b) Gathering data and information based on previous studies
c) Development of research specimen
d) Recommendation and conclusion of result of the study
2. Sampling Method
a) Collecting PET bottles
b) Cutting of PET bottles into tiny pieces
c) Weight batching
d) Melting of PET bottles
e) Adding river sand in melted PET bottles
f) Molding
g) Cooling
h) Unmolding
3. Testing of Samples
a) Compressive strength test
b) Water absorption test
4. Result Statistical Analysis and Evaluation
a) Comparison of result to National Standards
XIII. TOTAL RESEARCH COST
Total Cost: P5,229.00
XIV. ESTIMATED BUDGET
ITEM QUANTITY UNIT UNIT COST TOTAL COST
(Php) (Php)
Sand 0.5 m3 1500 750
Lumber 5 pcs 320 1600
(2”x2”x12”)
Nails (2 1/2”) ½ kilo 150 75
Rebars 9 pcs 156 1404
(10mmx6m)
Ordinary 2 pcs 700 1400
Plywood (1/4)
TOTAL 5229
XV. IMPLEMENTING SCHEDULE
Start Date : January 27, 2020
Completion Date :
Duration :
