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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Title Page ……………………………………………………………………….. i
Table of Contents ……………………………………………………………… ii
List of Tables …………………………………………………………………… iii
List of Figures ………………………………………………………………….. iv
1 The Problem and its Setting
Introduction ………………………………………………………………… 1
Theoretical Framework …………………………………………………… 2
Conceptual Framework …………………………………………………... 4
Statement of the Problem ………………………………………………... 5
Hypotheses ………………………………………………………………… 6
Scope and Limitations of the Study ……………………………………... 6
Significance of the Study …………………………………………………. 7
Definition of Terms (for technical programs only) ……………………… 7

2 Review of Literature and Studies

The Environmental Impact of Concrete ……………………………….. 10
Concrete Hollow Block Substitutes …………………………………….. 11
Gypsum and Glass as Building Materials ……………………………... 13
Glass Fiber Reinforced Gypsum ……………………………………….. 14
Gypsum in the Philippines ………………………………………………. 15
Synthesis of the Reviewed Literature and Studies …………………… 16

3 Methodology
Research Design ………………………………………………………… 19
Flowchart of Research Design/Process Flowchart …………………... 20
Description of Research Instrument Used ……………………………. 21
Material Requirements ………………………………………………….. 22
Mix Design ………………………………………………………………... 23
Specimen Details ………………………………………………………… 24
Laboratory Experiment/Field Experiment ……………………………... 25
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Appendix 1: Reference List

LIST OF TABLES

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1 The Mix Design Proportions 24

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LIST OF FIGURES

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1 Specimen’s Dimensions 24