Volume 22, Issue 57, January - June, 2025

Evaluating high performance concrete properties partially replacing waste glass powder WGP and waste high density polyethylene (HDPE) beads

Al-Mashhadani Duraid Ali Jasim^1,2♦, Leong Sing Wong^1,2, Midhin AK Midhin^1,2, Mohammed Chyad Liejy³

¹Department of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering, Universiti Tenaga Nasional, Jalan IKRAM-UNITEN, 43000 Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia
²Institute of Energy Infrastructure, Universiti Tenaga Nasional, Jalan IKRAM-UNITEN, 43000 Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia
³Energy research unit, AL-Hawija Technical Institute, Northern Technical University, Kirkuk36001, Iraq

^♦Corresponding author
Department of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering, Universiti Tenaga Nasional, Jalan IKRAM-UNITEN, 43000 Kajang, Institute of Energy Infrastructure, Universiti Tenaga Nasional, Jalan IKRAMUNITEN, 43000 Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia

ABSTRACT

The abundant availability of High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) and Waste Glass Powder (WGP) results from their large-scale production and single-use policies. Numerous methods have been explored by researchers to incorporate these waste materials as alternatives for concrete components. This research aims to investigate the synergistic effect that arises from combining these two waste materials in concrete. The study involved experimental investigations using WGP as cement substitutes in concentrations of 5%, 10%, 15%, and 20% and HDPE as fine aggregate substitutes in concentrations of 5%, 10%, 15%, and 20%. Additionally, different blends were created by combining WGP and HDPE. Various properties, including compressive, flexural, tensile strength slump, density, and water absorption were thoroughly analyzed. The scope of the microstructural investigation was expanded by the use of energy-dispersive X-ray (EDX), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) techniques. Results demonstrated that the highest strength value, with a remarkable 13.6% increase compared to the control mix, was achieved with a combination of 10% WGP and 5% HDPE. Based on these findings, the simultaneous replacement of WGP and HDPE can be regarded as a promising approach in concrete applications.

Keywords: WGP, HDPE, Waste materials, High performance concrete

Indian Journal of Engineering, 2025, 22(57), e2ije1691

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54905/disssi.v22i57.e2ije1691

Published: 29 January 2025