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Evaluation of Concrete with Addition of Micronized Polyethylene Terephthalate for Application as Interlocking Concrete Blocks

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Considering the correct disposal of the significant volume of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) waste generated worldwide, interlocking concrete block pavement can be an alternative. Thus, in this study, the performance of interlocking blocks produced with partial replacement of fine aggregate by micronized PET in the percentages of 2.5, 5.0, 7.5, and 10.0% was evaluated. The results indicated that the values of compressive strength, modulus of elasticity, and flexural strength decreased with the increase in PET percentage. The blocks exhibited good abrasion resistance and resistance to sulfate attack. Therefore, the results indicate the promising application of PET for paving blocks.

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All data, models, and code generated or used during the study appear in the submitted article. All authors contributed to the study conception and design. The authors have no relevant financial interests to disclose, just as there is no conflict of interest to declare that they are relevant to the content of this article. All authors certify that they have no affiliation or involvement with any organization or entity with any financial interest in the subject or materials discussed in this manuscript.

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The authors thank the support of the Pavement Engineering Laboratory (LEP) of the Federal University of Campina Grande.

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    Ana Maria Gonçalves Duarte Mendonça, Salomão Pereira de Almeida, John Kennedy Guedes Rodrigues, Osires de Medeiros Melo Neto, Thamires Dantas Guerra & Priscila Maria Sousa Gonçalves Luz

  2. Department of Civil Engineering, Federal University of Pernambuco, Av. Prof. Moraes Rego 1235, Recife, 50670-901, Brazil

    Yane Coutinho

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Mendonça, A.M.G.D., de Almeida, S.P., Rodrigues, J.K.G. et al. Evaluation of Concrete with Addition of Micronized Polyethylene Terephthalate for Application as Interlocking Concrete Blocks. Arab J Sci Eng 47, 4453–4462 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13369-021-06128-y

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