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Reuse of Plastics Waste For The Production of Floor Tiles
Reuse of Plastics Waste For The Production of Floor Tiles
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Mr. Puttaraj M H1, Basavaraj Parangi2, Gagan M S3, Shivu S4, Manjunath S Hallur5
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Asst. Professor Dept. of Civil Engineering, GMIT Davangere, Karnataka, India.
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Under Graduate student, Dept. of Civil Engineering, GMIT Davangere, Karnataka, India.
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Under Graduate student, Dept. of Civil Engineering, GMIT Davangere, Karnataka, India.
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Under Graduate student, Dept. of Civil Engineering, GMIT Davangere, Karnataka, India.
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Under Graduate student, Dept. of Civil Engineering, GMIT Davangere, Karnataka, India.
Email: puttarajmh@gmit.ac.in
Abstract: The present investigation at manufacturing Floor tiles using waste plastic in different properties
with Fly ash, without use of cement and comparing it with the normal cement tiles. To evaluate different
physical and mechanical properties, tests like water absorption test, transverse resistance, resistance of
impact and abrasion resistance tests were carried out as per IS specifications on the plastic tile and these
test results were compared with normal cement tiles. The results obtained have shown better result
compared to normal tile. As per this study it can considered to use plastic waste as a binding material
instead of cement in manufacture of floor tiles.
Key words: Floor tiles, Mechanical properties, Physical properties, Fly ash, Waste plastic.
1. INTRODUCTION
Plastic can be reused in various sectors like marketing, manufacturing, transportation etc. In
construction sector, we can use the plastic waste on plastic is a very useful substance in our daily
life work, but after the use of plastic it is very difficult for us to dispose of it because it is a non-
biodegradable substance. After its usage it is a hazardous material. Plastic is a new engineering
material in which researchers take more interest to invest their time and money because it has a
wide scope to enhance the usage of plastic in different work. The properties of plastic are very
unique and it can mix with every kind of material. Plastic is a composition of synthetic and semi
synthetic organic compounds. They are malleable and ductile and remold into any solid
substance. Plastic is used in various objects which we use in our daily life like polythene, plastic
cups, furniture, bags, packaging of food and other accessories, drinking containers, bottles,
frames, basins etc. We need to use better advance techniques and methods to dispose plastic
waste properly; otherwise, the time is not too far away where we see it as a big challenge for us
to dispose it. In India, we use incinerators to dispose the plastic waste in which plastic waste
burns on high temperature. The gases which evolve during this burning process pollute air and
water. Due to this, a large number of people get affected and suffer from many harmful diseases.
Researchers suggest that if plastic isn’t disposed of soon, it can sustain for 4500 years without
degradation. Now, these days the rate of plastic use keeps increasing. So the collection of plastic
waste increasing at a rapid a very large scale after recycling it, which means the problem of
plastic waste, can be removed for a long time period. It seems to be more practicable and
efficient method to solve this problem. In construction field, many types of tiles are used like -
clay tiles etc. In this project we try to us plastic based tiles which have better characteristics than
any other type of tiles. Plastic sand tiles are cheaper than normal tiles. People can easily afford
1.1 PLASTICS:
Polymers have a number of vital properties, which exploited alone or together, make a
significant and expanding contribution to constructional needs.
Durable and corrosion resistant.
Good Insulation for cold, heat and sound saving energy.
It is economical and has a longer life.
Maintenance free (such as painting is minimized)
Hygienic and clean
Ease of processing / installation
Light weight
1.2 DIFFERENT TYPES OF PLASTICS:
Polyethylene Terephthalate.
High-Density Polyethylene.
Polyvinyl Chloride.
Low-Density Polyethylene.
Polypropylene.
Polystyrene.
1.3 CLASSIFICATION OF PLASTIC:
A plastic bottle is a bottle constructed from high-density plastic. Plastic bottles are typically
used to store liquids such as water, soft drinks, motor oil, cooking oil, medicine,
shampoo, milk, and ink. The size ranges from very small bottles to large carboys. Consumer
blow molded containers often have integral handles or are shaped to facilitate grasping. Plastic
was invented in the 19th century and was originally used to replace common materials such as
ivory, rubber, and shellac. Plastic bottles were first used commercially in 1947 but remained
relatively expensive until the early 1950s when high- density polyethylene was introduced.
They quickly became popular with both manufacturers and customers because of their
lightweight nature, relatively low production, and transportation costs compared to glass bottles.
2 MATERIALS USED
2.1 MATERIALS:
The various materials used for the manufacture of floor tiles using plastic waste discuss
below,
2.1.1 PLASTIC WASTE:
Waste plastic generated from waste elements of plastic bottles and Figure shows a waste
plastic for producing floor tiles.
As the fly ash is a very fine material, the particle size ranges in between 10 to 100
micron. The shape of the fly ash is usually spherical glassy shaped.
2.1.2.4 Color:
The color of the fly ash depends upon the chemical and mineral
constituents. Lime content in the fly ash gives tan and light colors where as brownish
color is imparted by the presence of iron content. A dark grey to black color is
typically attributed to an elevated un-burned content.
3. METHODOLOGY
The various plastic waste types were processed in various steps as follows:
Plastic collection: the plastics wastes for recycling were collected around the
Davangere city.
Manual sorting: each plastic waste type were separated from each other and unwanted
materials were removed from the waste, like in waste plastic bottles, the plastics
normally attached on the skin of bottles and the bottle caps were removed.
Chipping: the various plastic waste sorted were then chopped into smaller pieces.
Washing: The chips were then washed to remove glue, paper labels, dirt and any
remnants of the product they once contained
Melting of Plastic Material: The selected waste plastic from different elements is
weighed crushed and then melted in a container at its melting point (150-170°C).
Mixing of Materials: After the waste plastic is melted, the fly ash is added to it in the
same container during melting and the mixture is stirred continuously the fly ash shall be
added little by little in quantity and stirred when show that a homogeneous mixed is obtain. Care
shall be taken show that the mixture does not catch fire.
4. TEST RESULTS
4.1 WATER ABSORPTION (%):
Water absorption of the oven dried and cooled specimens were tested for water absorption. After
24 hrs of saturation difference in weight is found as 3.8%.
5. CONCLUSIONS
Waste plastic, which is available everywhere, may be put to an effective use in tile.
Plastic tiles can help reduce the environmental pollution, thereby making the
environment clean and healthy.
Water absorption of plastic tile is zero percent.
With reference to the literature and this study, plastic waste can be used as a binding
agent instead of cement in the manufacture of tiles, in the pavement construction etc.
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