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Utilization of Plastic Waste in Fly Ash Geopolymer Concrete Containing Recycled Concrete Aggregate for Pavements

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In this paper, the utilization of waste plastic to enhance the flexural properties of fly ash geopolymer concrete containing recycled concrete aggregate (RCA) was investigated. The mechanical and physical properties of the concrete were studied. Three types of waste plastic, viz., polypropylene (PP) beads, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) scraps, were incorporated in the fly ash geopolymer concrete which contained recycled concrete aggregate. The incorporation of plastic waste slightly reduced the compressive strength of the geopolymer concrete containing recycled concrete aggregate. The incorporation of PP beads increased the flexural strength by 12–21% of the control concrete. However, the flexural strength of the mixes containing PVC and PET aggregates were slightly reduced compared to the control. The incorporation of plastic wastes also reduced the modulus of elasticity by 13–24% from conventional concrete. The water absorption and porosity increased with an increased amount of waste plastic. In addition, the incorporation of recycled plastic improved the surface abrasion resistance, thermal resistance, and thermal insulation properties of concrete. The flexural strength of mixes with PP beads and mixes with a moderate amount of PVC and PET met the requirements for pavement standards with a reduced modulus of elasticity and improved surface abrasion and thermal resistance.

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Acknowledgements

This research is financially supported by Kasetsart University Research and Development Institute, KURDI Grant No. 49.63. The last author would also like to acknowledge the “Support by Research and Graduate Studies” Khon Kaen University.

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This study was funded by Kasetsart University Research and Development Institute, KURDI (grant number 49.63).

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  1. Athika Wongkvanklom, Patcharapol Posi, Yuwadee Zaetang, Ampol Wongsa, Saengsuree Pangdaeng and Prinya Chindaprasirt have contributed equally to this work.

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  1. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Kasetsart University, Chalermphrakiat Sakon Nakhon Province Campus, Sakon Nakhon, 47000, Thailand

    Athika Wongkvanklom & Yuwadee Zaetang

  2. Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Rajamangala University of Technology Isan Khon Kaen Campus, Khon Kaen, 40000, Thailand

    Patcharapol Posi

  3. Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, 40002, Thailand

    Ampol Wongsa

  4. Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Nakhon Phanom University, Nai Mueang, Nakhon Phanom, 48000, Thailand

    Saengsuree Pangdaeng

  5. Sustainable Infrastructure Research and Development Center, Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Khon Kaen University, 123 Moo 16 Mittraphap Rd., Nai-Muang, Muang District, Khon Kaen, 40002, Thailand

    Prinya Chindaprasirt

  6. Academy of Science, Royal Society of Thailand, Dusit, Bangkok, 10300, Thailand

    Prinya Chindaprasirt

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Wongkvanklom, A., Posi, P., Zaetang, Y. et al. Utilization of Plastic Waste in Fly Ash Geopolymer Concrete Containing Recycled Concrete Aggregate for Pavements. Arab J Sci Eng (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13369-024-09064-9

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