Experimental investigation on the use of new generation waste Material in concrete

Abstract

In the face of escalating global demand for concrete and the parallel rise in electronic newlinewaste (E-waste), there arises a pressing need to explore sustainable alternatives to newlinetraditional construction materials. This study embarks on an Experimental newlineInvestigation on the use of New Generation waste material in Concrete, driven by the newlinedual imperatives of depleting natural resources and the burgeoning challenge of E newlinewaste disposal. The depletion of natural raw materials traditionally used in concrete newlineproduction, coupled with the proliferation of E-waste, presents a dual crisis that newlinenecessitates innovative solutions. Concrete, being the most widely used construction newlinematerial globally, contributes significantly to resource depletion and environmental newlinedegradation. Moreover, the exponential increase in production of electronic devices newlineand subsequent impending problem of disposal of E-waste poses environmental newlinehazards, demanding effective management strategies. In this context, leveraging E newlinewaste as a supplementary material in concrete offers a promising avenue to address newlineboth challenges simultaneously. newlineThe primary objective of this research is to investigate the feasibility and efficacy of newlineincorporating E-waste into concrete formulations. The approach involves a newlinecomprehensive study of the utilization of E-waste as a partial replacement for newlinetraditional aggregates in concrete mixtures by partially substituting coarse aggregates newlinewith crushed E-waste material in varying proportions. The study aims to assess the newlinemechanical, physical, and durability properties of concrete containing varying newlineproportions of E-waste, thereby elucidating its impact on the overall performance of newlinethe material. By systematically analyzing the effects of E-waste incorporation on newlineconcrete properties, this research seeks to provide valuable insights into the potential newlineapplications and limitations of this sustainable practice. newlineThe methodology employed in this study encompasses a series of experimental tests newlineconducted accor