Effects of crushed glass bottles in the mechanical properties of plastic pavement block/ Patrick Ivan A. Jacob, Osias Daniel G. Napal, Frances Nicole S. Reyes, and Karl L. Sarmiento.--

Bachelor's thesis

College of Industrial Technology.--
Bachelor of technology major in civil engineering technology: Technological University of the Philippines,
2020.

Includes bibliographic references and index.

Locally, the widespread usage of single-use plastics has resulted in a substantial negative
impact on the environment. This study studies the development of Plastic Pavement Blocks
(PPBs) using crushed glass bottles and waste plastic as a solution to this problem. The goal
of the study is to evaluate how different mix ratios affect the mechanical property of PPBs,
with an emphasis on increasing compressive strength. The project uses crushed glass
bottles as an aggregate instead of sand and waste Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) as a
binder. To improve structural integrity, an interlocking design is created, and compressive
strength is assessed using ASTM standards. Plastic Densifier is not available because of
pandemic restrictions, so LDPE preparation must be done manually through controlled
melting. The materials used in the research are obtained locally and are conducted in
Barangay 661, Zone 71, Ermita, Manila. In the second semester of the 2019–2020
academic year and assesses various mix ratios. The results are intended to ascertain
whether the suggested mix ratios can increase PPBs' compressive strength and increase the
range of applications for them. In conclusion, the increased ratio of crushed glass into
plastic pavement blocks not only improves their structural integrity but also complies with
environmental objectives. This indicates that recycled materials have the potential to be an
important component in the creation of long-lasting and ecologically friendly building
materials.