LOW-COST ROOFING TILES FROM AGRICULTURAL WASTE
EOI: 10.11242/viva-tech.01.08.013
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Mr. Rohit Ayare,Mr. Sarvesh Salgaonkar, Abhijit Shikpule , Mr. Rohit Ayare, " LOW-COST ROOFING TILES FROM AGRICULTURAL WASTE. ", VIVA-IJRI Volume 1, Issue 8, Article 13, pp. 1-4, 2025. Published by Computer Engineering Department, VIVA Institute of Technology, Virar, India.
Abstract
The living conditions in slum areas, where people rely on huts, are becoming increasingly challenging due to significant climate changes. There is an urgent need to replace traditional hut roofs with more efficient and sustainable alternatives. At the same time, proper disposal of agricultural waste has become a crucial issue in solid waste management in many Indian states. Addressing both concerns, this project focuses on the development and assessment of low-cost roofing tiles made from agricultural waste. Our findings suggest that by replacing a substantial amount of river sand with corn cob powder and rice husk powder in the production of roofing tiles, we can maintain similar compressive strength as before. This substitution not only reduces the manufacturing cost and selling price of the tiles but also makes them more affordable. Consequently, producing roof tiles with reduced sand content offers both environmental and economic benefits.
Keywords
- Roofing tiles, Corn cob, Rice husk, Partial sand replacement, Compressive strength.
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