Valorization of waste plastic as concrete aggregates has become an opportunity. Some
advantages are plastic waste recycling, consumption reduction of natural aggregates and …

Waste polypropylene is one of the most common non-biodegradable solid wastes generated
by industrial activity in Iraq. Solid waste is one of the several causes having a negative effect …

This article intends to study the influence of metal fibers on the behavior of concrete exposed
to aggressive media. The main contribution of the experimental work proposed here lies in …

Expanded polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or “FOREX” is widely used in advertising and signage
boards, shop fittings and shop window decorations. This article attempts to study the physico …

Nanoparticles are used in innovative mortars in order to improve their engineering
properties. In this paper, recycled PET (polyethylene terephthalate) nanoparticles were used …

The massive amount of plastic production inevitably leads to huge levels of pollution and,
consequently, is threatening the environment and people's safety. To reduce plastic …

Non-destructive evaluation using ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV) testing has extensive
applications in the cement materials industry. Ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV) test is …

Plastic industry produces large amounts of waste polyethylene terephthalate (WPET), what
causes environmental problems. An investigation was carried out on the effect of sulfate …

Steel fiber reinforced concrete (SFRC) has significant advantages for preparing pipes,
however, concrete sewer pipes are susceptible to deterioration caused by biological acids …

The present work aims to highlight the use of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic waste
for the conception of a new PET-siliceous sand composite material (WPLA) to be used, after …