An Experimental Exploration of Rigid Pavement Using E-Waste as a Partial Replacement

Abstract

The solid waste is considered one of the fastest growing waste in the world, mostly the waste from the electric and electronic equipment. The utilization of the wastes is the true solution to the environmental problems and the use of these E-waste materials reduces the cost of the concrete while construction. Rapid growth of population and widespread utilization has clearly increased the development of the construction industry which caused the huge demand for sand, gravels. Environmental problem occurs when the rate of extraction of sand, gravels and other materials exceeds the rate of generation of natural resources ; therefore, an alternative resource is essential to replace the material used in concrete. Electric and electronic wastes are most widely used now-a-days which provides comfort and ease of exchange of information. These E-Wastes materials have serious human health issues as these E-Wastes contain highly toxic chemicals such as lead, cadmium, mercury, beryllium, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and phosphorus compounds. Which
require a great care in disposal to avoid the adverse impacts. Hence, E-Wastes can be incorporated in concrete pavements to make a sustainable environment. This paper explores to find the Strength Evaluation of E-Waste as a partial replacement of course aggregate in concrete pavements USING M35 Concrete. Further the comparison of Strength, Cost Analysis and Economical with the normal concrete pavements.