Mechanical Properties of Polymer Mortar Containing Pet Waste Aggregates
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Non-biodegradable plastic aggregates made of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) waste from beverage containers are used as partial replacement of natural aggregates in mortar. Various weight fractions of sand 5%, 10%, 15% and 20% are replaced by the same weight of plastic. This paper investigates the mechanical properties of the obtained composites. The main results of this study show the feasibility of the reuse of PET waste aggregates materials as partial substitutes for aggregates in composite materials. Despite of some drawbacks like a decrease in flexural and compressive strength, the use of PET waste aggregates presents some advantages. A significant improvement in the modulus of elasticity is observed. The present study has shown quite encouraging results and opened new ways for the recycling of PC waste aggregate in polymer matrix composites.
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