2. “ Plastics are strong, durable, waterproof, lightweight, easy to
mold, and recyclable – all key properties for construction
materials “
The world produces around 359 million tonnes of plastics each year. Plastics
are strong, durable, waterproof, lightweight, easy to mold, and recyclable – all
key properties for construction materials. So what if all of this plastic waste
could be converted into building materials for low-income populations?
Existing initiatives are promising, but not yet reproducible on an industrial
scale. Plastic has many good characteristics which include versatility,
lightness, hardness, and resistance to chemicals, water, and impact. Plastic is
one of the most disposable materials in the modern world.
3. “ Working with the ‘ non recyclable ’ waste and developing plastics
alternatives to natural materials may reduce demand on the world’ s
resources “
4. Properties of Plastics as a Construction Material
Plastic material has its own peculiar properties to suit its
particular uses. The success of plastic as an engineering
material will depend upon the selection of a variety of plastic.
1. The appearance will give a good appearance to the
structure and makes it attractive.
2. Chemical resistance corrosive metals are replaced by plastic
in the case of water carrying pipes, etc.
3. Dimensional stability
4. Ductility Ductile nature of plastic is very low.
5. Durability Plastics with sufficient surface hardness are
having good durability.
5. Properties of Plastics as a Construction Material
6. Electric insulation they are used as linings for electric cables and for electronics tools.
7. Finishing
8. Fire resistance Plastics made of phenol-formaldehyde and urea-formaldehyde are fireproof materials.
9. Fixing We can bolt, drill, or glued to fix plastic material position.
10. Humidity The plastics made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC pipes) offer great resistance against moisture.
11. Maintenance
12. Melting point
13. Optical property
14. Recycling We can use plastic waste disposal conveniently to produce drainage pipes, fencing
15. Sound absorption
16. Strength
17. Thermal property
18. Weather resistance
19. Weight
6. Uses of Plastics in Building Construction
1. Uses of plastics in façade panels, exterior
covering, carpentry, etc. Façade Panels,
Exterior covering, Weather Boarding,
Windows
2. Uses of Plastics in Interior Covering,
Floors, Walls, Ceilings, Doors, Partitions Etc
Wall Lining, Floor Covering, Ceilings and
Counter Ceilings
3. Uses of Plastics in Roof Coverings,
Tightness, Domes, and Lighting elements
Roof Covering, Roof Tightness
4. Uses of Plastics in Sanitary Equipment
and Piping Sanitary Equipment, Insulation
