Development of alternative composite roof tile using waste plastics and coir fibers/
Canon, Mark Thed N.
Development of alternative composite roof tile using waste plastics and coir fibers/ Mark Thed N. Canon, Cheska E. Dilan, Daniel D. Escolano, Aljohn A. Loterte, Mezzia Faye C. Rabano, and Maxinne Y. Silvestre.-- - Manila: Technological University of the Philippines, 2023. - ix, 84pages: 29cm. +1 CD-ROM (4 3/4in.)
Thesis (undergraduate)
College of Industrial Technology .--
Includes bibliography
The research study developed an alternative composite roof tile by utilizing waste plastics
such as polypropylene as a binder of fine perlite as fine aggregates and dried coir fibers as
reinforcement fibers that aims to address environmental problems and the death of marine
mammals caused by solid waste and plastic pollution and to provide roofing material that
can be used as a substitute for concrete roof tile in terms of flexural strength, compressive
strength, and water absorption. The prototype, with dimensions of 35.56 cm x 30.48 cm
and a weight of 2500 grams, was developed by melting polypropylene, mixing it with fine
perlite and dried coir fibers, and molding it into a metal molder, which was then cured for
3-4 days. The study used two mixtures: A with PP 96.5%, fine perlite 2%, and dried coir
fibers 1.5%; B with PP 96.5%, fine perlite 1.5%, and dried coir fibers 2%. Mixtures A and
B both achieved passing results in the flexural strength, compressive strength, and water
absorption tests using the standards of ASTM D790, ASTM D695-15, and ASTM C406.
However, mixture A achieved higher compressive and flexural strength while obtaining
less water absorption than mixture B. The prototype was evaluated by 18 individuals,
including civil engineers, CET students, and staff from two hardware stores. It was deemed
highly acceptable in aesthetics, workability, functionality, economy, safety, and efficiency,
indicating its potential as a roofing material.
Construction technology
Construction materials
BTH TH 438 / C36 2023
Development of alternative composite roof tile using waste plastics and coir fibers/ Mark Thed N. Canon, Cheska E. Dilan, Daniel D. Escolano, Aljohn A. Loterte, Mezzia Faye C. Rabano, and Maxinne Y. Silvestre.-- - Manila: Technological University of the Philippines, 2023. - ix, 84pages: 29cm. +1 CD-ROM (4 3/4in.)
Thesis (undergraduate)
College of Industrial Technology .--
Includes bibliography
The research study developed an alternative composite roof tile by utilizing waste plastics
such as polypropylene as a binder of fine perlite as fine aggregates and dried coir fibers as
reinforcement fibers that aims to address environmental problems and the death of marine
mammals caused by solid waste and plastic pollution and to provide roofing material that
can be used as a substitute for concrete roof tile in terms of flexural strength, compressive
strength, and water absorption. The prototype, with dimensions of 35.56 cm x 30.48 cm
and a weight of 2500 grams, was developed by melting polypropylene, mixing it with fine
perlite and dried coir fibers, and molding it into a metal molder, which was then cured for
3-4 days. The study used two mixtures: A with PP 96.5%, fine perlite 2%, and dried coir
fibers 1.5%; B with PP 96.5%, fine perlite 1.5%, and dried coir fibers 2%. Mixtures A and
B both achieved passing results in the flexural strength, compressive strength, and water
absorption tests using the standards of ASTM D790, ASTM D695-15, and ASTM C406.
However, mixture A achieved higher compressive and flexural strength while obtaining
less water absorption than mixture B. The prototype was evaluated by 18 individuals,
including civil engineers, CET students, and staff from two hardware stores. It was deemed
highly acceptable in aesthetics, workability, functionality, economy, safety, and efficiency,
indicating its potential as a roofing material.
Construction technology
Construction materials
BTH TH 438 / C36 2023