A Comprehensive Examination of the Compressive Test Results of Concrete Formulations Modified by The Insertion of Ceramic Powder and High-Density Polyethylene Illustrates Nuanced Changes in the Structural Performance Attributes of the Resultant Composite Materials

Year : 2025 | Volume : 13 | Issue : 03 | Page : 193 205
    By

    Mayank Parekh,

  • S.B.Joshi,

  1. Ph.D Scholar, Department of Civil Engineering, School of Engineering, RK University, Rajkot, Gujarat, India
  2. Ph.D Guide, Department of Civil Engineering, School of Engineering, RK University, Rajkot, Gujarat, India

Abstract

It is becoming crucial to transition from a traditional, utilization-based society to a sustainable one, resulting of the decline in the natural environment, depletion of natural resources, and decreased capacity for final waste disposal. As the populatio grows, so will the demand for concrete. The major goal of this research is to look at the possible technical benefits of using extruded recycled high-density-polyethylene (HDPE) fibers into structural concrete. The mechanical properties of the concrete were tested and compared with plain concrete, and rest combinations of Ø 2mm HDPE, with 0.50%, 0.75%, 1% and 1.25% volume fraction of fibres and Ceramic powder, with 10%, 20%, 30% and 40%. In varying sets of percentages, and tests were performed, mainly focusing on compressive tests at 7, 14 and 28-days. The specific percentages of both materials were selected based on a combination of prior research findings and preliminary experimental trials. Previous studies indicated that HDPE fiber content beyond 1.25% can lead to workability issues, while ceramic powder replacement above 40% could negatively impact compressive strength. These values were chosen to balance mechanical performance and material feasibility. Fibres mainly aided in providing post-cracking remedial measures, while ceramic powder aided in reducing the amount of cement required. This article showcases an experimental examination of using ceramic waste for limited cement replacement in structural concrete, and HDPE as an additive material. Ceramic waste poses numerous environmental issues, but also has cementitious properties. The objective was to evaluate the performance of cement concrete incorporating varying proportions of replacement and additive materials. It is important to acknowledge that this performance may differ based on the cement grade or the chemical composition of ceramic waste powder.

Keywords: Concrete technology, pollution, cementitious, sustainability, natural environment, HDPE – high density polyethylene, ductility, recycling

[This article belongs to Journal of Polymer and Composites ]

How to cite this article:
Mayank Parekh, S.B.Joshi. A Comprehensive Examination of the Compressive Test Results of Concrete Formulations Modified by The Insertion of Ceramic Powder and High-Density Polyethylene Illustrates Nuanced Changes in the Structural Performance Attributes of the Resultant Composite Materials. Journal of Polymer and Composites. 2025; 13(03):193-205.
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Mayank Parekh, S.B.Joshi. A Comprehensive Examination of the Compressive Test Results of Concrete Formulations Modified by The Insertion of Ceramic Powder and High-Density Polyethylene Illustrates Nuanced Changes in the Structural Performance Attributes of the Resultant Composite Materials. Journal of Polymer and Composites. 2025; 13(03):193-205. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/jopc/article=2025/view=211886


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Volume 13
Issue 03
Received 04/12/2024
Accepted 11/04/2025
Published 14/05/2025
Publication Time 161 Days
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