EXPERIMENTAL STUDY ON THERMACOL IN CONCRETE


EOI: 10.11242/viva-tech.01.05.001

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Purva Awari, Sameer Shaikh, Rohan Salunkhe, Ganesh Narwade, Prof. Reshma Chaudhari, "EXPERIMENTAL STUDY ON THERMACOL IN CONCRETE", VIVA-IJRI Volume 1, Issue 7, Article civil_21, pp. 1-7, 2024. Published by Civil Engineering Department, VIVA Institute of Technology, Virar, India.

Abstract

“The construction industry is experiencing rapid growth, leading to an increased demand for construction materials. To promote sustainable development, it is crucial to explore alternative materials and utilize waste materials. Polystyrene, a non-biodegradable plastic packaging material, can serve as an alternative material for construction and provide an environmentally friendly method of disposal for this waste material. This study aims to analyze the properties of polystyrene-based concrete, including compressive strength and tensile strength, and compare it with conventional concrete. However, this material is having properties such as sound insulation, high thermal conductivity, and lightweight so we can use this material in concrete and the potential of using polystyrene as a lightweight and environmentally friendly material will be explored.

Keywords

ACompressive strength, high thermal conductivity, Polystyrene-based concrete, Sound insulation, Tensile strength .

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