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@article{186678,
        author = {Prasad Gowda. C. and Mahesh M S},
        title = {EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATION ON MECHANICAL PROPERTIES O INTERLOCKING STRUCTURAL MASONRY USING PLASTIC FIBER AND CERAMIC AGGREGATES AS A REPLACEMENT},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {6},
        pages = {1485-1493},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=186678},
        abstract = {Masonry in general is the construction of structure by using individual units which are laid and mortar is used for binding those units. One of the high durable types of construction is masonry. The common masonry materials are burnt clay bricks, stones such as marble, granite, concrete blocks, stabilized earth blocks, etc. The most commonly used masonry units are burnt clay brick (conventional brick) and concrete blocks. The research focuses on evaluating compressive strength and shear strength, two critical parameters for structural performance. While previous studies have examined natural and recycled aggregates, limited data exist on ceramic aggregates in interlocking blocks. This study investigates the mechanical properties of Plastic fiber interlocking structural masonry by replacing coarse aggregates with ceramic. The research focuses on evaluating the compressive strength, flexural strength, density, and water absorption characteristics of plastic fiber interlocking masonry blocks incorporating varying proportions of ceramic aggregates.},
        keywords = {Ceramic aggregate, Polyethylene (PE), water absorption test, compressive strength and Shear Strength.},
        month = {November},
        }