JOSE, RAFAEL AUSTIN A.

BSPT 1-1

Module 7-Activity 1

Progress on Primary and Secondary Marketing Research

Create your own product to promote economic sustainability.

1. What have you learned so far?

- In our World, Economic Sustainability is essential and I learned that Economic
sustainability refers to a set of decision-making principles and corporate
practices that strive to achieve economic growth without the severe
environmental trade-offs that have traditionally accompanied expansion.
Sustainable development, in theory, builds operational systems that utilize
natural capital (also known as natural resources) slowly enough for future
generations to benefit from them.
In numerous ways, sustainable practices can address the issue of humanity's
collective ecological footprint. They can either focus on reducing natural
resource depletion or attack the problem from the opposite side by reducing
waste, limiting carbon emissions, and utilizing solar energy. Economic
sustainability is defined by rejecting wasteful short-term processes in favor of
the planet's long-term well-being.

2. How has your initial perception changed?

- My perception changed on how should we always consider the environment

and natural resources we have right now, since it can affect us in the long
way if we continue to abuse it and to add up, it can also have an effect on
the future generations. Also, it manages to change my perception when I
learned the importance of this said Economic sustainability, like the longevity
of the global economy in which the worldwide reliance on unsustainable
practices has a necessary end date since the planet’s natural resources are
not infinite. Developing new processes and investing in different resources is
essential for any commercial activity to continue for the long haul.
The preservation of human life which elaborates the climate change caused
by the overuse of fossil fuels has created a dire situation for Earth and
humans’ ability to inhabit it. By trying to limit energy consumption and
adjusting the approach to food production, humans have the opportunity to
preserve the planet for posterity. Lastly, Unrealized discoveries which point out
the natural environment has long been a source of discovery and innovation.
Therefore, the constant degradation of natural surroundings jeopardizes the
opportunity to unearth new compounds and processes that could serve as
the basis for new products or other economic benefits.
3. Write down the product characteristics that your design must satisfy or say when
you will have this information.

Product Characteristics

- In the concrete cement block that the product of mine uses Coarse
aggregates of glass bottles in which coarse aggregates refer to irregular and
granular materials such as sand, gravel, or crushed stone, and are used for
making concrete. In most cases, Coarse is naturally occurring and can be
obtained by blasting quarries or crushing them by hand or crushers. It is
imperative to wash them before using them for producing concrete. Their
angularity and strength affect the concrete in numerous ways. Needless to
say, the selection of these aggregates is a very important process.

- NOTE: The coarse aggregates of the product does have the following
characteristics which satisfies my design and the quality of the product itself.

- Size of Coarse Aggregate

Materials that are large enough to be retained on the 4.7mm sieve size
usually constitute coarse aggregates and can reach a maximum size of
63mm. The size of coarse aggregates affects several aspects of the concrete,
mainly strength and workability, and the amount of water needed for the
concrete mix. It also helps determine how much fine aggregate is needed to
produce a concrete batch. The bigger the size, the smaller is its bondable
surface area for cement, sand and water; the less water and fine aggregate
is needed with concrete mixes. The size of the coarse aggregate determines
the cement to water ratio. Less water means a stronger mix, but it also
becomes less workable. One important factor is the space between TMT Bars.
The aggregate needs to be smaller than the space between internal
reinforcements. This will allow the aggregate to pass between the rebar and
settle evenly throughout the structure.

- Grading of Coarse Aggregate

The grading of aggregate is its classification according to the average size of
the particles. It is important that the grading is kept constant for concrete
batches. The aggregate particles need to be of a consistent size for an even
grading. Similar shaped coarse aggregates make the concrete more
cohesive and uniform.

- Shape of Coarse Aggregate

The characteristic of the parent rock from which coarse aggregates is
produced and also the type of crusher used to influence the shape of the
aggregates. They may be round, angular or completely irregular. Rounded
 aggregates, such as gravel, have the lowest water demand due to their
lower surface area. They also have the lowest cement requirement. This
makes rounded aggregates more economical; however, the bonds they
form are not as strong as those of angular aggregate. Angular ones require
more water and cement because they have a higher surface area. This can
make a concrete batch more expensive, but it is also stronger and more
durable. Irregularly-shaped aggregates have similar properties to angular
aggregates, but if the particles are too flaky or elongated, it can result in
segregation in the concrete.

- Strength of Coarse Aggregate

The strength of the actual material will determine the final strength of the
concrete mix. Some rocks and stones are stronger than others thus, giving
higher resistance to cracking and crushing. Granite, for example, is far
stronger than limestone. Therefore, it is a common aggregate used by
contractors.

- Water absorption of Coarse Aggregate

Aggregate absorption is the water it soaks up in the concrete batch. Dry
aggregates suck up any water in the concrete, which can lead to a dry and
brittle mix. That is why contractors keep their aggregates damp before mixing
a batch of concrete. Coarse aggregates can absorb water up to five
percent of their weight. This means that contractors need to add extra water
to a concrete mix if the aggregate is dry. These properties determine the final
quality and strength of a concrete batch. The size, grading, shape, strength
and water absorption of the aggregate all influence the final concrete mix in
various ways, so contractors need to keep an eye on these variables. The
properties of coarse aggregate will determine the final quality and strength
of a concrete batch. The size, grading, shape, strength and water absorption
of the aggregate all influence the final concrete mix in various ways, so
contractors need to keep an eye on these variables.