Effect of Polyethylene Terephthalate, Rubber, and Glass Based on Concrete Properties

Abstract

Given the significance of the environmental component, the concept is to combine the disposal of solid waste with acceptable structural design by incorporating those wastes into the design. The major objective is to turn garbage materials into useful ones in structural designs, which will allow us to design a structural element while considering the environmental aspect. This project aims is to investigate the effect of adding PET flakes, rubber, and glass will affect the concrete cylinders' compressive strength, tensile strength, and resistivity. With increasing percentages of used waste materials and replacing fine and coarse aggregates (sand and gravel) in concrete, our project tackles the environmental aspect of our job. Crush tests are performed to monitor the impact of these waste materials on the concrete's compressive strength, tensile strength, and resistivity to determine the appropriate amount to be added, and compare the obtained results with each other's.