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Abstract

In recent years, macro plastic fibres have widely been used to replace traditional steel reinforcement in the construction of concrete footpaths, precast elements and shotcrete tunnel linings. Recycled polypropylene (PP) fibres offer significant environmental benefits over virgin PP fibres or steel mesh. However, the recycled PP fibres have not yet been widely adopted by construction industries due to limited research. This project aims to develop recycled PP fibres, which can be used to replace virgin PP fibre and steel mesh. This chapter introduces the rationale for this project, provides the research objectives and explains the origination of this thesis.

Keywords

Life Cycle Assessment Plastic Waste Recycling Rate Recycle Plastic Plastic Fibre 
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Authors and Affiliations

  1. 1.College of Science, Technology and EngineeringJames Cook UniversityTownsvilleAustralia

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