1. The study experimentally investigates the strength characteristics of concrete with partial replacements of fine aggregate with plastic waste and bagasse at different percentages (5%, 7.5%, 10%). 2. The compressive strength, split tensile strength, and flexural strength of the concrete mixtures were tested and compared to a control concrete. 3. The results showed that the concrete with 7.5% replacement of fine aggregate with plastic waste and bagasse achieved the highest strengths for all properties tested. Therefore, utilizing plastic waste and bagasse in concrete is an effective way to improve strength characteristics while providing waste management benefits.

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International Journal of Civil Engineering and Technology (IJCIET)
Volume 10, Issue 05, May 2019, pp. 356-361, Article ID: IJCIET_10_05_037
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EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATION ON
STRENGTH CHARACTERISTICS OF
CONCRETE BY USING PLASTIC WASTE AND
BAGASSE
Dr. Swaminathen.A.N
Associate Professor, Sree Sakthi Engineering College,
Karamadai, Coimbatore, India
Ramya.M
Assistant Professor. Sree Sakthi Engineering College,
Karamadai, Coimbatore, India
Mathan Kumar.N
Assistant Professor, Sree Sakthi Engineering College,
Karamadai, Coimbatore, India
ABSTRACT
This study focuses on the utilization of non-biodegradable plastic waste and
bagasse as partial replacement for fine aggregate. Fine aggregate is partially
replaced by plastic and bagasse in proportion of 5%, 7.5%, and 10% respectively .We
are adding plastic 60% and bagasse 40%. The tests are conducted to study the
compressive strength, split tensile strength, flexural strength of concrete for M25
grade and their results are compared with those of conventional concrete. The
maximum value is obtained for 7.5% of replacement level.
Key words: plastic waste, Bagasse, compressive strength, split tensile strength,
flexural strength
Cite this Article: Dr. Swaminathen.A.N, Ramya.M, Mathan Kumar.N, Experimental
Investigation on Strength Characteristics of Concrete by Using Plastic Waste and
Bagasse, International Journal of Civil Engineering and Technology 10(5), 2019, pp.
356-361.
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1. INTRODUCTION
Sugar making is the major agro industry in India, steps are taken worldwide to manage and
regulate the control of sub-product, by-products and Industrial waste in order to sustain the
environment from the point of view of environmental pollution as well as the conservation
and safe keeping of natural areas. Plastics are very hard to recycle and very hard to dispose. It
causes pollution and it is harmful to environment. Plastic waste increases massively in our

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country; plastic waste appears very high proportion in the environment. Recycling and reuse
of plastic waste require considerable
1.1. Ordinary Portland cement
Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) is the basic Portland cement and best suited for use in
general concrete construction for its binding property. OPC is divided into three grades of 33,
43 and 53. In our experimental study we are using 43 grade of cement. Specific gravity of
cement was found to be 3.07.
Table 1 Chemical composition of cement
1.2. Fine aggregate
The aggregates having size less than 4.75 mm are termed as fine aggregates. Locally available
sand confirming to zone IV was used in the experiment. Fineness modulus of sand was found
to be 3.42 gm. Specific gravity determined by pycnometer method was found to be 2.52.
1.3. Coarse aggregate
The aggregates having size more than 4.75 mm are termed as coarse aggregates. Locally
available crushed coarse aggregates of size 20 mm was used in the experimental project.
Specific gravity of coarse aggregate was found to be 2.91.
1.4. Plastic waste
This Plastic waste is disposed once in year by that company and this plastic is sieved in 4.75.
The plastic which passes through 4.75 mm is taken for our project.
1.5. Bagasse
Bagasse is a natural fibre material. It is the dry pulpy residue left after the extraction of juice
from sugarcane and cut into pieces.
1.6. Water
Water used for mixing and curing shall be clean and free from impurities, salt, alkalis or other
substance that may be deleterious to concrete.
1.7. Compression strength test
Compressive strength test for cube specimens of dimensions 150mm x 150mm x 150mm
were cast for M25 grade of concrete. The moulds were filled concrete with 0% control
specimens, 5 % plastic and bagasse, 7.5% plastic and bagasse and 10 % plastic and bagasse.
Moulds were vibrated by using table vibrator. The top surface of the specimen was levelled
and finished. After 24 hours the specimens were removed from the mould and were
transferred to the curing tank where they were allowed to cure for a period of 7 days, 14 days
and 28 days. After 7, 14 and 28 days curing, these cubes were tested on using compression
testing machine as per IS 456-2000. The failure load was recorded. In each item three cubes
were tested and their average value is tabulated.
Compound Formula Mass %
Calcium oxide CaO 61 – 67
Silicon dioxide SiO2 19 – 23
Aluminium oxide AlO2 2.5 – 6
Ferrous oxide FeO2 0 – 6
Sulphate SO3 1.5 – 4.5

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Table 2 Compressive strength result
Plastic And Bagasse Compressive Strength (N/Mm2
)
7 days 14 days 28 days
0% 20.88 29.77 32.09
5% 21.83 30.85 33.88
7.5% 26.10 32.44 34.22
10% 25.99 31.99 33.10
Graph 1 Compressive strength result graph
Figure 1.Compressive strength
1.8. Split tensile strength test
For tensile strength test, cylinder specimens of dimension 150mm diameter and 300mm
length were cast. The specimen was removed mould after 24 hours of casting and was
transferred to curing tank where in they were allowed to cure for 7,14 and 28 days. These
specimens were tested under compression testing machine. In each category, three cylinders
were tested and average value is reported.
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
P&B 0% P&B 5% P&B 7.5% P&B 10%
Compressivestength
Percentage of P &b
7days
14days
28days

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Table 3 Split tensile strength result
Plastic and Bagasse Split tensile strength (N/mm2
)
7days 14days 28days
0% 2.12 3.02 3.20
5% 2.26 3.05 3.45
7.5% 2.47 3.12 3.60
10% 2.41 3.01 3.15
Graph 2.Split tensile strength result graph
Figure 2.Split tensile strength
1.9. Flexural strength test
For flexural strength test, prism specimens of dimension 100mm x 500mm 100mm were cast.
The specimen were removed mould after 24 hours of casting and were transferred to curing
tank where in they were allowed to cure for 7, 14,28 days. These specimens were tested under
flexural strength testing machine. In each category, three prisms were tested and their average
value is reported.
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
P&B 0% P&B 5% P&B 7.5% P&B 10%
Splittensilestrength
precentage of P&B
7days
14day
s

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Table 3 Flexural Strength Result
Plastic and
basasse
Flexural strength (N/mm2
)
7days 14days 28days
0% 3.69 4.31 4.65
5% 3.76 4.49 4.71
7.5% 3.87 4.60 5.06
10% 3.82 4.49 4.79
Graph 3. Flexural strength graph
Figure 3.Flexural strength
2. CONCLUSION
Based on the analysis of experimental results and discussion, the following conclusions can
be drawn:
 Due to the addition of Plastic waste and bagasse, the strength of concrete has increased
considerably.
 The maximum value of plastic waste and bagasse obtained is found to be 7.5%.
 The compressive strength value decreased at 10% addition of plastic waste and bagasse
 Disposal of plastic waste in concrete is a effective method of disposal comparing to other
disposal methods, also it increase the strength of concrete.
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
P&B 0% P&B 5% P&B 7.5% P&B 10%
Flexuralstrength
Percentage of P&B
7days
14days
28days2

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
We thank our Principal Dr. V. Velmurugan for providing laboratory facilities to complete this
research work. We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to all people who are concerned
with us, and helped us to successfully transform our idea into real application.
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