MATERIALS AND METHODS

This chapter is composed of three: Phase I- Gathering of the

materials, Phase II- Creation of Mixtures, Phase III- Making an
Hypothesis and Phase IV- Testing of the Hypothesis. The
experimental procedures were conducted at Lanzona Subdivision,
Matina Aplaya.

PHASE I: Gathering of the Materials

Collection of Biodegradable Waste

Non-biodegradable waste was gathered from Matina

Central Elementary School (MCES) for the purpose of analysis.
The 1-liter and 237ml polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles
were retrieved from the GSIS Heights Subdivision, Matina
Crossing.
PHASE II: Creation of Mixtures
Planning of the Concrete Blend

The non-biodegradable waste was put through a washing

procedure and then ground into a fine powder. The glass bottles
were fragmented into powder. Gravel was added to the mixture,
followed by the addition of water. The mixture was put into the
mold, then let it sit to dry.
PHASE III: Hypothesis
Hypothesis on Plastic Bricks

Non-biodegradable bricks offer benefits over traditional clay

bricks. Quick assembly in construction projects can be achieved
efficiently using them. These Bricks offer you the opportunity to
invest by deciding your preferred selling price for these bricks.
These bricks provide quick, cost-effective, and environmentally
sustainable options for construction.
Plastic bricks are strong, waterproof, and resistant to weathering,
making them ideal for construction in areas that experience
extreme temperatures.
Overall, the use of plastic bricks has the potential to offer a wide
range of benefits, from reducing waste and increasing a
structure’s durability, to providing sustainable building solutions
for communities in need.
Figure 1: The brick before the
Observation

PHASE IV- Observation

Figure 1: Experimental Setup

 The setup is placed on a durable surface. The brick is tested
based on durability using the “Drop Test” method. The brick will
be dropped on different heights as seen on the table below. On
the 1st Drop (5’’), the brick was standing firm. On the 2 nd Drop
(1ft), still, the brick was standing strong. On the 3 rd Drop (1’5), the
brick was still strong, except, cracks began forming on the other
sides of the brick. On the 4th Drop (2ft) the brick, fortunately, the
brick still was unbreakable.

DROPS HEIGHT
1ST DROP 5’’
2ND DROP 12’’ (1ft)
3RD DROP 18’’ (1’5)
4TH DROP 24’’ (2ft)
On Figures I, II, III and IV- The following charts and descriptions
explains the data gathered.

Drop 1 Drop 2
4
4
3.5
3.5
3
3
2.5
2.5
2
2
1.5
1.5
1
1
0.5
0.5
0
0 Drop 3 Drop
Durability 4
1 Fragility
Durability1 Fragility
Figure 1: The brick is still at it’s normal pace
3.5 Figure 2: Fragility3.5 Rates
are rising 3
3

2.5 2.5

2 2

1.5 1.5

1 1

0.5 0.5

0 Durability Fragility 0 Durability Fragility

1 1
 This was the Result of the Brick at Drop 4. Many
Cracks had formed, but fortunately, it didn’t break.
Figure 3 and Figure 4: Fragility rates are rising, due
to the forming of cracks but, slowly.
Main Writer: Ahmed Virtudazo

Secondary Writer: John Cyrel Gallenero