Replacement of Melt Densified Light Weight Plastic Aggregate With Natural Aggregate

Disposal of plastic waste in an environment is considered an important issue due to its very low biodegradability and presence in large quantities. Hence, recycled plastic is a major solution. Present investigation melt-densified material used as light weight coarse aggregate in concrete. Melt-Densified Aggregates (MDA) was prepared from post-consumer recycled plastic bags by melting. A comparative study was done with conventional specimens. Melt-Densified Aggregates can be used for partial replacement of aggregates in a concrete mixture. The unit weight of the concrete mix was reduced contributing to light weight structures and ecological sustainability. As much as 60 % of both industrial and urban plastic waste is recycled which obtained from various sources. Hence, MDA solves the 3-fold problem of pollution, light weight structure and economy. Citation: Prof (Dr.) Pratima Patel, Sarvajanik College of Engineering & Tech.; Prof. Nilesh Parmar ,GIDC Degree Engineering College, Navsari. "Replacement of Melt Densified Light Weight Plastic Aggregate With Natural Aggregate." Global Research and Development Journal For Engineering : 256 - 259.