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Reinforcing Concrete Hollow Blocks Using Ash From Waste Materials

1. The study investigates using ash from waste plastics, rubbers, and textiles to partially replace sand in making concrete hollow blocks. 2. Hollow blocks were produced with different ash-sand ratios and tested, finding blocks with 10% ash had 10% higher compressive strength than normal blocks. 3. The higher strength ash blocks could be more useful for heavy construction, while also reducing waste in the environment.

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Reinforcing Concrete Hollow Blocks Using Ash From Waste Materials

1. The study investigates using ash from waste plastics, rubbers, and textiles to partially replace sand in making concrete hollow blocks. 2. Hollow blocks were produced with different ash-sand ratios and tested, finding blocks with 10% ash had 10% higher compressive strength than normal blocks. 3. The higher strength ash blocks could be more useful for heavy construction, while also reducing waste in the environment.

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BULACAN STATE UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
SOCIETY OF MANUFACTURING ENGINEERS

REINFORCING CONCRETE HOLLOW BLOCKS USING ASH


FROM WASTE MATERIALS
Sean Justine Rara1, Jose Immanuel Santiago2, Jasper Jucay3, Joealvin Bautista4, Calvin Kobe Mapesos5, Regie Genosas6, Joshua Marvic Bernardo7
*Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering, Bulacan State University, Malolos City of Bulacan, Philippines
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Abstract
This study investigates the use of waste materials such as plastics, rubbers, and textiles ash as a new
material added in the hollow block to raise its compressive strength. Some units of hollow blocks with ash were
produced by partially replacing the half or more of sand we use in making normal hollow blocks from 8kg of
sand to 6kg, using a vibrating block moulding machine. Normal procedures were done by making these hollow
blocks. The hollow blocks that are produced were tested to determine their density, compressive strength, and
water absorption rate. These hollow blocks were tested individually in the concrete compression machines. The
results indicated that the compressive strength of these hollow blocks that are made are much higher than the
normal hollow blocks that are used in small houses or structures. The compressive strength of these blocks is
surprisingly 10% higher, which surpassed the standard strength of the normal hollow blocks. The compressive
strength of the normal hollow blocks is just up to 300-350 psi. But the “ASH” blocks have a compressive
strength of 400-430 psi. The table shows the different ratios of the mixtures of the materials that are used. The
researchers experimented some mixtures to know which one will give the highest compressibility strength.
These “ASH” blocks are well tested and proven that it can be more useful for other heavy structures that are
used in our industry.The ashes that are used also helped to reduce the wastes in our present environment and
leads to much more effective purpose.

I.INTRODUCTION

Cement Concrete hollow blocks have an than the breakdown of other wastes in some areas,
important place in modern building industry. They says the IUCN. Up to 30% of plastic released into
are cost effective and better alternative burnt clay the oceans each year comes from these materials.
virtue clay bricks by virtue of their good durability,
The IUCN reviewed data from seven global regions
fire resistance, partial resistance, partial resistance
to sound, thermal insulation, small deal load and to look at how much of the estimated 9.5 million
high speed of construction. tonnes of new plastic waste released into the oceans
each year. (Lithner, 2011)
Concrete hollow blocks being usually larger
in size than the normal clay building bricks and less Because of the continuous growth of waste
mortar is required faster of construction is achieved. materials, like plastic, rubbers, textiles and etc. The
Also building construction with cement concrete researchers conducted a study that these waste
hollow blocks provides facility for concealing materials can be used for something that can be
electrical conduit, water and sewer pipes wherever beneficial for us. The waste materials are converted
so desired and requires less plastering. into ash by using thermal treatment capability. The
waste materials converted to ash can be used as a
In the last 15 years the global annual binder, just like the cement, that helps the contents
production of plastic, textile and other materials has of the hollow blocks to stick or bind together. The
doubled, reaching 245 million tons in 2008. Tyres purpose of this experiment is to prove that these
and textiles are a bigger source of marine pollution hollow blocks are much better than the normal ones.
With the thought of reducing pollution, this study is
also concern about the structures around us. To
ensure safety, hollow blocks should have higher
compressibility strength that can withstand tons of
loads. These hollow blocks have its minimum
strength of 200 psi and have a maximum of 500 psi.
(DPWH, 2016)

II. STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

In this study, researchers would like to know


the mixture of concrete hollow blocks in terms of
the ratio of cement, sand and water in comparison to
the researchers product. It is important to know the
right mixture and amount of the materials that will
be used. IV. DATA ANALYSIS

III. METHODS Table of classification of materials

Ash Cement Sand Hollow blocks


The three main ingredients of making a normal
with ash (psi)
hollow block is water, cement, and sand. But (kg) (kg) (kg)
researchers add ash as a reinforce to increase its
compressive strength. Cement, sand, and ash is mixed 1 0.42 6 424
together manually using a shovel. When this 1 0.42 4
heterogenous mixture is done, water is lightly added
and mixed thoroughly to prevent the mixture from 1 0.32 6
settling. Hand mixing was also applied to the 1 0.32 4
materials to make sure that the mixture is well
crushed. 0.5 0.42 6

0.5 0.42 4
The blocks were manufactured with the use
of a vibrating block molding machine with 4” 0.5 0.32 6
(400mmx200mmx40mm) mold. . The composite
0.5 0.32 4
mixture was then introduce into the mold in the
block molding machine and the block was vibrated
for one minute to ensure adequate compaction as
practiced by Raheem (2006). The pallet was then III. REFERENCE
removed from the bottom of the block before lifting. https://prezi.com/m/trptahsafbvw/coconut-shell-ash-as-partial-
replacement-of-cement-in-concre/
Normal hollow blocks are usually dried
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under the sun for 4 to 5 days, but ash hollow blocks content/uploads/2011/10/Lithner_chemicals_in_plastic.pdf
are dried for 6-7 days.
https://www.slideshare.net/IRJETJournal1/irjetcement-
concrete-hollow-blocks-to-replacing-cement-by-fly-ash

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