Abstract

The rapid growth of urbanization and industry has resulted in a significant increase in plastic
waste generation. This poses a major environmental challenge due to the limited
biodegradability of plastics. One potential solution is exploring the use of plastic waste in
construction materials. This study investigates the theoretical utilization of waste plastic in
pavement blocks as a partial replacement for fine aggregate. The focus is on the feasibility
and potential benefits of incorporating recycled plastic into pavement block production.
Highlights the growing issue of plastic waste and its negative environmental impact.
Introduces the concept of using recycled plastic in pavement blocks as a sustainable waste
management strategy. Briefly outlines the proposed approach for incorporating plastic waste
into pavement blocks. This might involve shredding or melting plastic into a suitable form
for use as a partial replacement for fine aggregate in the pavement block mix. Discusses the
potential advantages of using recycled plastic in pavement blocks. Reduced reliance on
virgin fine aggregate resources. Diverting plastic waste from landfills and promoting waste
management practices. Potential improvements in pavement block properties like weight
reduction or even enhanced thermal insulation. Compressive Strength This refers to the
maximum amount of pressure a material can withstand before it crumbles or breaks. In the
context of pavement blocks, compressive strength is an important property as it indicates
how much weight the blocks can support without cracking or failing. Fine Aggregate Fine
aggregate is a type of construction material consisting of small, coarse particles typically
less than 5 millimeters in diameter. It is often used in concrete and mortar mixes, and in this
case, it's a component of pavement blocks. Plastic Replacement The slide explores the
concept of replacing a portion of the fine aggregate in pavement blocks with recycled plastic
waste. This could be a potential strategy for managing plastic waste and utilizing it in a
constructive application.

Ordinary Paver Block: This is likely the baseline price for a paver block without any
modifications.

Paver Block (10%): This refers to a paver block where 10% of the fine aggregate has been
replaced with plastic waste. The price listed here is likely the cost of the paver block
considering the replacement of some fine aggregate with plastic waste.

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Paver Block (15%): This refers to a paver block where 15% of the fine aggregate has been
replaced with plastic waste. The price listed here reflects the cost considering this
replacement.

Paver Block (20%): This refers to a paver block where 20% of the fine aggregate has been
replaced with plastic waste. The price listed here reflects the cost considering this
replacement.The table shows that the price of the paver block changes slightly depending on
the percentage of fine aggregate replaced with plastic waste. It appears that incorporating
plastic waste might lead to a small decrease in the overall cost:

Cement: The price of cement remains constant across all paver block variations, ₹16.1 per
unit (likely rupees per unit).

Fine Aggregate: The price of fine aggregate also remains the same across all variations,
₹4.7 per unit.

Coarse Aggregate: The cost of coarse aggregate stays consistent throughout, priced at
₹12.3 per unit.

Plastic Waste: The price of plastic waste is listed as ₹0.00 for ordinary paver blocks (no
plastic waste used). The price then increases as the percentage of plastic waste replacement
goes up: ₹0.23 for 10% replacement, ₹0.35 for 15% replacement, and ₹0.46 for 20%
replacement

Total Price:The table also includes a row for the "Total amount of paver block." This
appears to be the total cost of materials required to construct a single paver block,
considering the type of paver block (ordinary or with varying percentages of plastic waste).

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