Effect of waste glass powder in stabilizing interlocking compressed earth blocks / Kriz Samantha L. Millomeda; Mark Ndsy A. Puso, adviser
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TextPublication details: 2020Description: 282 leavesSubject(s): Abstract: The largest area of land in Kidapawan City is classified as sandy-clay loam which covers 48.13% of the total land area of the city, followed by the clay loam which covers 36.36%. However, claysoils are generally undesirable in terms of engineering properties as they have low shear strength, they are unstable when in contact with water, and they shrink and
expand during weather changes. To utilize clay soils for construction, researches have been conducted which involved studying the properties of compressed stabilized earth blocks. These blocks are made from raw soil mixed with additives such as lime, bitumen, or cement. These mixtures are then highly compacted using a block press machine, producing a very solid, dense,and low-cost building block.
This study aims to address the effect of waste glass powder in interlocking compressed earth block production. This research also seeks to determine the physical properties of the selected soil type used as earthen component; determine the optimum ratio for the soil mixture that would display the best mechanical properties and durability when subjected to water; and lastly, the building material application. Furthermore, the main objective of this study is to develop a building material in the form of interlocking compressed earth blocks, utilizing waste glass powder as a stabilizing agent.
From the test results of the study, the dry compressive strength tests showed that the blocks with the lowest-bearing capacity are both control soil mixture for both the sandy clay and clayey loam. The water jet test (WJT) showed that there are eight (8) acceptable sandy clay loam blocks and seven (7) acceptable clayey loam blocks for block use. The submersion test showedratings of severe for the control soil mix of both sandy clay and clayey loam. Six (6) blocks from both soil mixes were rated negligible, thus, acceptable for block use. Considering the results of the three tests for both soil types, the best ratio to be used is the soil mix 2 which is composed of 80% soil, 10% lime, and 10% glass powder. With the results of the data, the blocks were categorized as MCC1, rendering them useful as non-loadbearing materials for architectural applications. These blocks can be used on wall materials in a framed building structure up to fences and landscaping elements.
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The largest area of land in Kidapawan City is classified as sandy-clay loam which covers 48.13% of the total land area of the city, followed by the clay loam which covers 36.36%. However, claysoils are generally undesirable in terms of engineering properties as they have low shear strength, they are unstable when in contact with water, and they shrink and
expand during weather changes. To utilize clay soils for construction, researches have been conducted which involved studying the properties of compressed stabilized earth blocks. These blocks are made from raw soil mixed with additives such as lime, bitumen, or cement. These mixtures are then highly compacted using a block press machine, producing a very solid, dense,and low-cost building block.
This study aims to address the effect of waste glass powder in interlocking compressed earth block production. This research also seeks to determine the physical properties of the selected soil type used as earthen component; determine the optimum ratio for the soil mixture that would display the best mechanical properties and durability when subjected to water; and lastly, the building material application. Furthermore, the main objective of this study is to develop a building material in the form of interlocking compressed earth blocks, utilizing waste glass powder as a stabilizing agent.
From the test results of the study, the dry compressive strength tests showed that the blocks with the lowest-bearing capacity are both control soil mixture for both the sandy clay and clayey loam. The water jet test (WJT) showed that there are eight (8) acceptable sandy clay loam blocks and seven (7) acceptable clayey loam blocks for block use. The submersion test showedratings of severe for the control soil mix of both sandy clay and clayey loam. Six (6) blocks from both soil mixes were rated negligible, thus, acceptable for block use. Considering the results of the three tests for both soil types, the best ratio to be used is the soil mix 2 which is composed of 80% soil, 10% lime, and 10% glass powder. With the results of the data, the blocks were categorized as MCC1, rendering them useful as non-loadbearing materials for architectural applications. These blocks can be used on wall materials in a framed building structure up to fences and landscaping elements.
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