Sustainable Polymer-Based Cementitious Composites with Granite Dust as Fine Aggregate: Strength and Durability Evaluation

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Year : 2026 | Volume : 14 | 03 | Page :
    By

    Charn Singh,

  • Vanita Aggarwal,

  1. Research Scholar, Department of Civil engineering, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana, Ambala, Haryana, India
  2. Professor and Head, Department of Civil engineering, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana, Ambala, Haryana, India

Abstract

This study investigates the potential for creating a new kind of cementitious composites that is obtained through the different compositions of rocks and chemicals in which granite dust that is helpful in resistance of chloride penetration and heat of hydration as a substitution with sand in composite. The primary goal of this study focuses on the effect of the stone waste like polymer matrix on evidence bases of researches for sand in the manufacturing of cementitious composites. The cementitious composites that are created with 0%, 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, 25%, and 30% substitution of sand with powdered granite. Several mechanical parameters, including strength in compression and bending, were examined. To assure the dependability of its use in harsh conditions, durability qualities, such as capacity to absorb water and destruction by acids, were identified. A 15% level of replacement resulted in the maximum strength without compromising strength or durability standards. Different polymers like PET, polypropylene, fibres, rubber tyres are utilized in cementitious composite through earlier studies and a plan is ready for polypropylene plastic with composite in combinations of 15% concentration of granite dust that is optimum to produce the composite. According to the findings reported in this study, it may be concluded that using granite powder in blends of polymer and cement-based composite enhances the overall performance regarding the strength of composite production and it also provides an environmentally sustainable way of clearance of trash like polymeric and others obtained through the industrial process.

Keywords: Cementitious composite, polymer matrix, Polypropylene, Asbestos fibre, Strength.

How to cite this article:
Charn Singh, Vanita Aggarwal. Sustainable Polymer-Based Cementitious Composites with Granite Dust as Fine Aggregate: Strength and Durability Evaluation. Journal of Polymer & Composites. 2026; 14(03):-.
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Ahead of Print Subscription Original Research
Volume 14
03
Received 21/03/2026
Accepted 02/05/2026
Published 14/05/2026
Publication Time 54 Days
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