SEMINER ON

PRESENTED BY

HRUSIKESH BHANJA
BRANCH:-CHEMICAL , 4th sem
SESSION-2010-13

INTRODUCTION:Due to its non biodegradable nature it creates stagnation of water and associated hygiene problems. Plastic in different forms is found to be almost 5% in municipal solid waste, which is toxic in nature Experiments have been carried out whether this waste plastic can be reused productively in the construction of roads. Such roads are not subjected to stripping when come in contact with water.

NEED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION : Disposal of waste plastic is a major problem. It is non-biodegradable. Burning of these waste plastic bags causes environmental pollution. It mainly consists of low-density polyethylene. To find its utility in bituminous mixes for road construction.

Ordinary mix

waste plastic mix

Graphical representation of rutting test

DIFFERENT TYPE OF WASTE PLASTIC USED IN CONSTRUCTION: LDPE BAGS, SACKS HDPEBOTTLES OF PHARMACEUTICALS, BOTTLE
CAPS .

PPFILM WRAPPING FOR BISCUITS, MICROWAVE

TRAYS FOR READY-MADE MEALS ETC.

PSHARD FOAMS Note that Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) sheets or

Flux sheets should not be used

MATERIALS USED:AGGREGATE

Aggregate of 20mm, 10 mm. Stone Dust and Lime as Filler

BITUMEN
60/70,80/100grade bitumen

WASTE PLASTIC IN THE SHREDDED FORM

PROCESSING DETAILS
Collection of waste plastic Cleaning and shredding of waste plastic Mixing of shredded waste plastic, aggregate and bitumen in central mixing plant Laying of bituminous mix.

MIXING OF SHREDDED WASTE PLASTIC,

MIXING OF SHREDDED WASTE PLASTIC,

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PROPERTIES

PLASTIC ROAD

ORDINARY ROAD

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

MARSHALL STABILITY VALUE BINDING PROPERTY SOFTENING POINT PENETRATION VALUE TENSILE STRENGTH RUTTING STRIPPING(POT HOLES) SEEPAGE OF WATER DURABILITY OF THE ROADS COST OF PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE COST ENVIRONMENT FRIENDLY

MORE

LESS

BETTER LESS MORE HIGH LESS NO NO BETTER LESS ALMOST NIL YES

GOOD MORE LESS LESS MORE MORE YES GOOD NORMAL MORE NO

Strength of the road increased Better resistance to water and water stagnation No stripping and have no potholes. Increased binding and better bonding of the mix. Increased load withstanding property( Withstanding increased load transport) Overall consumption of bitumen decreases. Reduction in pores in aggregate and hence less rutting. Better soundness property. Maintenance cost of the road is almost nil. The Road life period is substantially increased. No leaching of plastics. No effect of radiation like UV.
For 1km X 3.75m road, 1 ton of plastic (10 lakh carry bags) is used and 1 ton of Bitumen is saved.

ADVANTAGES OF PLASTIC TAR ROAD

BENEFITS OF WASTE PLASTIC ROADS: .Environmental benefits MSWM (Municipal Solid Waste anagement) Employment Generation Farming Community National Economy

EXAMPLE:Puttanna Chetty Town Hall:-

Manipal tower road

Bangalore- Mysore state highway

M G Road (towards Trinity Circle)

CONCLUSION
Plastic roads would be a boon for Indias hot and extremely humid climate, where temperatures frequently cross 50C and torrential rains create havoc, leaving most of the roads with big potholes. It is hoped that in near future we will have strong, durable and eco-friendly roads which will relieve the earth from all type of plasticwaste.