Experimental Study on Eco-Bricks

Abstract

PET plastic bottles are a major contributor to plastic in all big cities, in this Research, we assess Eco-Bricks (a possible solution to plastic disposal) from an experimental point of view. This Research paper aims to assess the feasibility of using PET bottles as Eco Bricks, in-wall module material. This study suggests using Eco-blocks that are filled with single-use plastic waste as a posed solution for plastic disposal, with the liberty of reoccupying the filler material when advanced recycling choices become available. Using single-use plastic as filler material, this research presents an experimental characterization of density, thermal shrinkage, and compressive strength test, Because the suggested Eco-bricks' density and elastic modulus are very close to those of EPS used in smaller structures, we believe, these bricks can be a better alternative to such construction materials. In the first experiment density of such Eco-Bricks was figured out using Archimedes Principle, further, we determine the thermal shrinkage of this newly posed construction material, Thermal Shrinkage helps us in gauging the performance of such bricks at higher temperatures, Lastly, the Compressive Strength Test was performed on Eco Bricks.