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Semi-automated machines for manufacturing construction materials from plastic waste

Publication Type : Journal Article

Publisher : Scopus

Source : Proceedings of Institution of Civil Engineers: Waste and Resource Management

Url : https://www.scopus.com/record/display.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85158058060&origin=resultslist&sort=plf-f&src=s&st1=Mini&st2=K+M&nlo=1&nlr=20&nls=afprfnm-t&affilName=Amrita&sid=31c35a6fd571b6b13bace3304fbbb822&sot=anl&sdt=aut&sl=32&s=AU-ID%28%22Mini%2c+K.+M.%22+57744013600%29&relpos=5&citeCnt=1&searchTerm=

Campus : Coimbatore

School : School of Engineering

Department : Civil

Year : 2023

Abstract : Plastic waste management is a challenging task worldwide and researchers are exploring the feasibility of using plastic waste in the construction sector. This paper reports on the design and construction of a semi-automated machine that converts low-density polyethylene plastic waste into construction materials such as blocks, tiles and partition panels. The performance of the machine during loading and manufacturing interlocking blocks is also discussed. The samples obtained had a compressive strength of 10 MPa corresponding to 20% strain, which is higher than that of the conventionally used construction materials. © 2022 ICE Publishing: All rights reserved.

Cite this Research Publication : Mohan, H.T. ,  Vishnu, R.S. ,  Gautham, G. , (...),  Jayanarayanan, K. ,  Mini, K.M. (2023) Semi-automated machines for manufacturing construction materials from plastic waste , Proceedings of Institution of Civil Engineers: Waste and Resource Management , 176(2), pp. 32-43

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