Performance Evaluation of PET Strip Fiber Reinforced Concrete

Year : 2026 | Volume : 14 | Special Issue 01 | Page : 1076 1088
    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, Maharashtra, India
  2. Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering, Maharashtra, India
  3. Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering, Maharashtra, India
  4. B.Tech Student, Department of Civil Engineering, Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
  5. B.Tech Student, Department of Civil Engineering, Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
  6. B.Tech Student, Department of Civil Engineering, Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
  7. B.Tech Student, Department of Civil Engineering, Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering, Nagpur, Maharashtra, 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, commonly known as PET, is a petroleum-based plastic polymer that is widely used in the packaging of various commodities due to its durability, and poses a major threat to the environment. To tackle this scenario, the construction industry is researching all possibilities to incorporate this waste into concrete and enhance the properties of concrete. The present study evaluates the performance characteristics of M 30 grade concrete when reinforced with PET strip fibers. The addition of PET strips is done as 0.75%, 1.00%, and 1.25% of the volume of fresh concrete to be mixed. As the PET percentage increases, the slump of fresh concrete decreases. The mix containing 1.25% PET strips shows the lowest slump of 20mm with a true slump. Compressive strength at 28 days increased in the 0.75% and highest was achieved by the 1.00% PET mix, as an 11.96% increase compared to the control mix, whereas the 1.25% mix shows a 40.11% decrease. Flexural strength revealed a similar trend with a 38.2% increase in flexural strength of 1.00% mix; however, split tensile strength showed a gradual ascending increase and a maximum of 15.2% increase in split tensile strength of 1.25% mix. After assessment, a 1.00% addition of PET strips was deemed optimum. The 1.00% mix was further tested for acid attack and non-destructive tests, namely Ultrasonic-pulse-velocity test for concrete quality and Schmidt hammer for surface hardness. Specimens were cured in an acidic medium (1:100) hydrochloric acid solution for 28 days, and no significant changes were observed in compressive strength.

Keywords: Concrete, fiber-reinforced, PET, plastic, compressive strength, flexural strength, tensile strength, acid attack, UPV, Schmidt (Rebound) hammer.

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

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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. Performance Evaluation of PET Strip Fiber Reinforced Concrete. Journal of Polymer & Composites. 2026; 14(01):1076-1088.
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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. Performance Evaluation of PET Strip Fiber Reinforced Concrete. Journal of Polymer & Composites. 2026; 14(01):1076-1088. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/jopc/article=2026/view=236663


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Special Issue Subscription Original Research
Volume 14
Special Issue 01
Received 03/12/2025
Accepted 23/12/2025
Published 06/02/2026
Publication Time 65 Days
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