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@article{185609,
        author = {Nehal Belwale and Shruti Bhoyar and Pruthvesh Giradkar and Vanjul Ganvir and Dr. Manish Lende and Dr. Balbir Singh Ruprai},
        title = {Experimentation On Utilisation of Recycled Coarse Aggregate with Plastic (Polypropylene) Fibre in Concrete},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {5},
        pages = {2647-2651},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=185609},
        abstract = {The rapid growth of construction activities has increased the consumption of natural aggregates, leading to environmental degradation and resource scarcity. At the same time, the disposal of construction and demolition waste, as well as plastic waste, has become a pressing concern. To overcome these challenges, this study investigates the utilisation of recycled coarse aggregate (RCA) and Polypropylene plastic fibre in concrete as a sustainable alternative to conventional materials. RCA was used as a partial replacement for natural coarse aggregates in M30 grade concrete, while plastic Polypropylene fibres, obtained by shredding waste, were added to improve ductility and crack resistance.
The experimental programme focused on the fresh and hardened properties of concrete, with tests conducted on compressive strength, water absorption test and flexural strength. The results suggest that although the use of RCA slightly reduces workability, it significantly contributes to waste reduction and promotes circular economy practices. The inclusion of Polypropylene fibre showed a positive influence on tensile strength and enhanced resistance to micro-cracking, which are critical for improving the durability of concrete.},
        keywords = {},
        month = {October},
        }