Study the Influence of Waste Glass Powder on the Properties of Concrete

Abstract

The amount of waste glass has gradually increased over the recent years due to an ever-growing use of glass products. Most of the waste glasses are being dumped into landfill sites. The land filling of waste glasses is undesirable because they are not biodegradable, which makes them environmentally less friendly. There is huge potential for using waste glass in the concrete construction sector. When waste glasses are reused in making concrete products, the production cost of concrete will come down. Crushed glass or cullet, if properly sized and processed, can exhibit characteristics similar to that of gravel or sand. In this report we are going to discuss how the waste glass will have its significant effect on concrete and its properties. Fine aggregate replacement levels by waste glass powder 10, 20, and 30 %. The compressive strength of concrete cubes is tested for 3, 7, 28, days were found. The highest replacement level is 20% by WGP. The results are presented in tables and graphs. The performance of design mixes is good and results are reported in this report.