Reviewing the Effect of Waste PET Strips as Fiber Reinforcement in Concrete

Year : 2025 | Volume : 13 | Special Issue 04 | Page : 166 177
    By

    Pawan K. Hinge,

  • Uday Singh Patil,

  • Sanket G. Kalamkar,

  • Rugved Dewaikar,

  • Aishwarya Kale,

  • Pranjal Wanve,

  • Sanket Kanhere,

  • Janhavi Bawankule,

  • Vansh Kolhe,

  1. Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering, Nagpur, Maharshtra, India
  2. Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering, Nagpur, Maharshtra, India
  3. Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering, Nagpur, Maharshtra, India
  4. B.Tech Student, Department of Civil Engineering, Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering, Nagpur, Maharshtra, India
  5. B.Tech Student, Department of Civil Engineering, Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering, Nagpur, Maharshtra, India
  6. B.Tech Student, Department of Civil Engineering, Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering, Nagpur, Maharshtra, India
  7. B.Tech Student, Department of Civil Engineering, Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering, Nagpur, Maharshtra, India
  8. B.Tech Student, Department of Civil Engineering, Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
  9. B.Tech Student, Department of Civil Engineering, Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India

Abstract

Polyethylene Terephthalate also known as PET is the most commonly and widely used petroleum polymer plastic in the packaging industry. It is a well-established fact that the non-biodegradability of all plastics is a hazard to the environment. Thus, effective management of this waste is necessary. Numerous researchers have carried out studies and attempts to incorporate this plastic waste into concrete for performance enhancement. Considering the possible utilization of this waste in the construction industry, this project is attempting to use this “waste” to strengthen the weakest aspect of concrete, i.e. the tensile and flexural strength of concrete. Fiber reinforced concrete has been gaining popularity in the construction industry for the last few decades over the world. Fiber reinforced concrete not only improves the strength and durability of concrete but also aids in the development of economic designs. The use of strips of recycled PET as fiber reinforced concrete is budding research that aims to achieve multiple sustainable development goals if implemented wisely. This paper is a review of many works carried out in the field of FRC development using PET as fiber reinforcement. Although the overall idea of the implementation of the addition of plastic into concrete appears to be easy and economical, research needs to be done on the current market statistics and trends in the construction industry for determination of actual potential of the idea. The research is valuable for researchers actively working in this field.

Keywords: Fiber reinforced concrete, polyethylene terephthalate fibers, compressive strength, flexural strength, split tensile strength.

[This article belongs to Special Issue under section in Journal of Polymer and Composites (jopc)]

How to cite this article:
Pawan K. Hinge, Uday Singh Patil, Sanket G. Kalamkar, Rugved Dewaikar, Aishwarya Kale, Pranjal Wanve, Sanket Kanhere, Janhavi Bawankule, Vansh Kolhe. Reviewing the Effect of Waste PET Strips as Fiber Reinforcement in Concrete. Journal of Polymer and Composites. 2025; 13(04):166-177.
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Pawan K. Hinge, Uday Singh Patil, Sanket G. Kalamkar, Rugved Dewaikar, Aishwarya Kale, Pranjal Wanve, Sanket Kanhere, Janhavi Bawankule, Vansh Kolhe. Reviewing the Effect of Waste PET Strips as Fiber Reinforcement in Concrete. Journal of Polymer and Composites. 2025; 13(04):166-177. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/jopc/article=2025/view=217538


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Volume 13
Special Issue 04
Received 01/04/2025
Accepted 13/05/2025
Published 24/05/2025
Publication Time 53 Days
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