Physico-Mechanical Properties of Mortar in Place of Fine Aggregate with Multi-Layer Laminated Packaging
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The purpose of this experimental study is to investigate the properties of mortar when mixed with multi-layer laminated scrap. By investigating the physical and mechanical properties of multi-layer laminated scrap substituting sand in different combination ratios. It was evaluated to measure water demand, absorption, and compressive strength, with the goal of using multi-layer laminated packaging leftovers as construction materials to further decrease environmental problems. Each specimen, which measured 50 mm by 50 mm by 50 mm, was used to create mortar. A volumetric mixture of cement and fine aggregate was utilized, with a ratio of 1:2.75 by weight. Subsequently, the percentage replacement of the multi-layer laminated scrap with fine aggregate was recorded as follows: 0%, 36%, 64%, and 100%. Then, a pavement brick mold was used to form pavement bricks mixed with multi-layer laminated scrap compare with plain pavement bricks. Compressive strength and water absorption were tested. Each mixture, including the control, had three replications, and the compressive strength was measured at 1, 3, 7, 14, 21, and 28 days of curing. The findings for water absorption showed that when employing more multi-layer laminated scrap, the amount of water used in molding increases. Although water demand reduced, flow values remained within the typical range of 110±5%. After 28 days of specimen aging, the compressive strength of mortar when mixed with multi-layer laminated scrap was 271, 247, 170, and 120 ksc, respectively. The compressive strength of the varied ratios dropped as the amount of multi-layer laminated scrap in the mix ratio increased.
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