Use of Recycled Plastics in Eco-efficient Concrete

1. Introduction to recycling plastic waste in concrete

Part 1. Processing of plastic waste
2. Techniques for separation of plastic waste
3. Production of plastic aggregates
4. Production of recycled plastic fibers

Part 2. Concrete with plastic aggregates
5.  Fresh properties of concrete with plastic aggregates
6. Shrinkage of concrete with plastic aggregates
7.  Mechanical properties of concrete with plastic aggregates
8. Toughness of concrete with plastic aggregates
9.  Modulus of elasticity of concrete with plastic aggregates
10. Durability of concrete with plastic aggregates

Part 3. Concrete with recycled plastic fibres
11. Fresh properties of concrete with plastic fibres
12. Shrinkage of concrete with plastic fibres
13. Mechanical properties of concrete reinforced with plastic fibres
14. Mechanical characteristics of recycled PET fibre reinforced concrete
15. Properties of self-compacting concrete reinforced with polypropylene fiber
16. Freeze-thaw resistance of concrete reinforced with plastic fibres
17. A life cycle assessment of recycled polypropylene fibre in concrete

Use of Recycled Plastics in Eco-efficient Concrete looks at the processing of plastic waste, including techniques for separation, the production of plastic aggregates, the production of concrete with recycled plastic as an aggregate or binder, the fresh properties of concrete with plastic aggregates, the shrinkage of concrete with plastic aggregates, the mechanical properties of concrete with plastic aggregates, toughness of concrete with plastic aggregates, modulus of elasticity of concrete with plastic aggregates, durability of concrete with plastic aggregates, concrete plastic waste powder with enhanced neutron radiation shielding, and more, thus making it a valuable reference for academics and industrial researchers.

• Describes the main types of recycled plastics that can be applied in concrete manufacturing
• Presents, for the first time, state-of-the art knowledge on the properties of conventional concrete with recycled plastics
• Discusses the technological challenges for concrete manufactures for mass production of recycled concrete from plastic waste

Academic and industrial researchers who are working with use of plastics in concrete, civil and structural engineers, polymer production technologists, practicing engineers in construction industry, concrete manufacturers