Plastics in Concrete
Posted on Thursday, March 28th, 2024
Project Summary:
Plastics in Concrete goes into dept on the incorporation of plastics in concrete to help reduce recyclable materials in landfills and to promote an environmentally friendly material into the construction industry.
| Client | |
| Professor(s) | Francesco Tangorra, Rasool Salek Rostam |
| Program | Civil Engineering Technology |
| Student Team Members | Helene Bygott; Cameron Cotnam; Joseph Harrison; Noorullah Hakemi |
Project Description:
A problem the world is facing is plastics and recyclables in our landfills with nowhere for them to go. The study of plastics in concrete is being completed to investigate the incorporation of plastics as a sustainable component in concrete mixtures based on strength and reliability. By examining concrete containing plastics, a way to re-use the plastics that end up in our landfills, that is easy and efficient will be developed to contribute to the recycling crisis around the world. This contribution will help the environment, but as well will promote an environmentally friendly material into the construction industry that does not have any effects to the materials mechanical properties.