Assessment of mechanical properties and workability for polyethylene terephthalate fiber reinforced concrete

Abstract

Many researchers have utilized recycled plastic trash to substitute aggregate in concrete for decades, and this document describes the technical properties of recycled plastic waste in detail. The resin impacts the concrete's new qualities, which affects the concrete's mechanical properties and durability. The inclusion of resin modifies the mechanical characteristics and strength of the concrete, according to current test results. Plastic fibers derived from plastic trash bottles were used to reinforce ordinary concrete in this investigation. The compressive strength of cubes and cylinders made of standard and fiber-reinforced concrete is determined in the laboratory. The experiments used concrete grades M25 and M30 and two geometric fibers with a volume ratio of 0.0% to 3.0%, cured for 28 days. This document establishes the relationship between compressive strength and cylindrical strength for conventional reinforced concrete and plastic fibers and compares it with standards.