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@article{171355,
        author = {Anshul Mathur and Tara Chand Kumawat and Divya Kanwar},
        title = {MODIFICATION OF BRICK FROM POLYETHNE},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2024},
        volume = {11},
        number = {7},
        pages = {3634-3638},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=171355},
        abstract = {The construction industry grapples with persistent challenges concerning environmental sustainability and waste management. This research delves into a pioneering approach aimed at augmenting the attributes of conventional clay bricks by incorporating discarded polyethylene waste. As a prevalent plastic material, polyethylene significantly contributes to the burgeoning global plastic waste crisis. By harnessing this waste as a modifier in brick production, the study endeavors to tackle waste reduction and enhance material properties concurrently.
The investigation centers on gauging the impact of varied polyethylene content on brick characteristics, encompassing compressive strength, thermal insulation, water absorption, and durability. Rigorous laboratory experiments entail blending diverse percentages of polyethylene waste with clay during the brick manufacturing process. The resultant bricks undergo mechanical strength assessments under both compression and flexural load conditions, while their thermal traits are evaluated using thermal conductivity measurements. Complementing these tests are evaluations of water absorption and accelerated weathering simulations to discern the modified bricks' longevity.
Initial findings hint at the potential for polyethylene inclusion to elevate brick thermal insulation, potentially bolstering energy efficiency within structures. However, the mechanical robustness and long-term endurance of these modified bricks warrant meticulous attention due to the presence of plastic components. This underscores the imperative of optimizing polyethylene content to strike a harmonious equilibrium between desired property enhancement and structural soundness.
The research's ramifications are multifaceted, holding the potential to curtail plastic waste by ingeniously reutilizing polyethylene while concurrently heightening brick attributes. These outcomes contribute substantively to the broader dialogue on sustainable construction materials and their capacity to positively reshape environmental dynamics. Further exploration is imperative to refine manufacturing techniques, mitigate mechanical impediments, and assess extended performance, ultimately clearing the path for the emergence of more ecologically responsible and resilient building materials.},
        keywords = {FROG, ASTM C216, ASTM C652},
        month = {December},
        }