Experimental Study on Some Mechanical Properties of Papercrete Concrete

Shewit Birhane; Mikyas Mesfin; Werku Koshe

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Experimental Study on Some Mechanical Properties of Papercrete Concrete

Shewit Birhane, Mikyas Mesfin, Werku Koshe

Published in Advances in Materials (Volume 6, Issue 1)

Received: 10 November 2016 Accepted: 16 December 2016 Published: 16 February 2017

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Abstract

This study presents an experimental approach for the use of Papercrete for construction. Green materials are now the preferred material for construction since they are capable of lighter weight and affordable. Based on recent studies, alternative building materials are cost effective, light weight when dry, and efficient to use. This study started from referring different literatures concerning the topic and related ideas up to conceptualization and design of the trial ratio to be used in testing. The goal of the study is to utilize Papercrete toward attaining a sustainable development. Testing and Analysis of the result provided sufficient data to prove whether it is possible to use Papercrete concrete as a construction material according to the data’s the 14^th & 28^th day compressive strength of the ratios 1:1:0.5, 1:1:1, 1:1:1.5 has become 1, 0.5, 0.24 & 2.1, 0.98, 0.56 MPa respectively. For the water absorption test 23.1%, 34.3%, 33.07% respectively for the weight 7.2 kg, 6.6 kg, 6.1 kg respectively and additionally for the density test 774.193, 709.677, 655.9139 kg/m³ respectively. Comparison between the samples formulated was used to analyze if it may be used in the future as a construction elements.

Published in	Advances in Materials (Volume 6, Issue 1)
DOI	10.11648/j.am.20170601.11
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Keywords

Papercrete Hollow Block, Compressive Strength, Waste Paper, Low Cost Material, Light Weight Material

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Shewit Birhane; Mikyas Mesfin; Werku Koshe. Experimental Study on Some Mechanical Properties of Papercrete Concrete. Adv. Mater. 2017, 6(1), 1-6. doi: 10.11648/j.am.20170601.11

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Shewit Birhane

Department of Construction Technology & Management, Diredawa Institute of Technology, Diredawa University, Diredawa, Ethiopia
Mikyas Mesfin

Department of Construction Technology & Management, Diredawa Institute of Technology, Diredawa University, Diredawa, Ethiopia
Werku Koshe

Department of Construction Technology & Management, Diredawa Institute of Technology, Diredawa University, Diredawa, Ethiopia

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