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G. Aditya
Civil Engineering Department, G. M. R. Institute of Technology,
Rajam, Andhra Pradesh, India
ABSTRACT
A country can achieve sustainable and rapid growth in all fields by improving its connectivity
and transit systems. Connectivity of people to resources by improved transit mechanism results in
improved living standards. Apart from other means, the major part of connectivity of any country is
through road systems. Well designed and maintained pavements provide better and long lasting
service. In India, all the major road systems are designed as flexible pavements only, because of
their ease of construction and less time it takes to be opened to traffic operations. The major
problem with flexible pavements is their design life and high maintenance costs. Also, globally
reducing petrol reserves, which are used for bitumen and asphalt production are also increasing
the need for alternatives. To tackle these problems, rigid pavements can be constructed. Although
the cost of construction of rigid pavements is high, its long life, high load carrying capabilities and
low maintenance cost will balance the initial cost aspect. Recently, many studies are being
conducted on different pozzolanic admixtures which can be used as partial replacement of cement
in rigid pavements, thereby reducing its cost and enhancing properties of the mix. Here, an attempt
is made to reduce the construction cost of rigid pavements by incorporating Vitrified Polish Waste
(VPW) as partial cement replacement in proportions of 5% for M40 grade concrete. Further, to
enhance flexural properties of pavement, Recron fibre is added to optimum VPW in increments of
0.1%, then after C.C pavement is designed for two lane two way national highway and cost benefit
analysis is performed.
Key words: Vitrified Polish Waste (VPW),Recron, Rigid Pavement Design, Cost-Benefit Analysis
Cite this Article: M. T. S. Lakshmayya and G. Aditya, Design of Rigid Pavement and its Cost-
Benefit Analysis By Usage of Vitrified Polish Waste and Recron Polyester Fibre. International
Journal of Civil Engineering and Technology, 8(1), 2017, pp. 409417.
http://www.iaeme.com/IJCIET/issues.asp?JType=IJCIET&VType=8&IType=1
1. INTRODUCTION
After understanding the importance and necessity of rigid pavement construction many researches and
studies are conducted in this aspect. The studies mainly focused on improvement of mechanical and
durability properties of concrete by usage of various additives, admixtures and fibres to concrete mix.
These admixtures are used as partial or full replacement of cement along or without fibres. The fibres used
are also available in different types like steel, glass etc. Studies are also conducted on them individually as
well as compositely.Luiz Renato, Steiner Adriano et.al [2001] studied, the properties of sludge obtained
from polishing of ceramic tiles. X-ray diffraction, X-ray fluorescence, laser diffraction and several other
tests were conducted to study physical and chemical properties of this sludge. Also, recommended its
usage as Supplementary Cementious Material (SCM) in various engineering constructions. Jay Patel, B.K.
Shahet.al [2014] in his literature analysis about ceramic waste inclusion in concrete making concluded that,
ceramic products have good pozzolanic activity because of their manufacturing temperature and its usage
is good for economy and environment. He also concluded that, cost of construction can be reduced by 20-
30% for higher grades of concrete by its usage.
Electricwala Fatima, Ankit Jhamb, Rakesh Kumar et al [2013] have investigated on M35 grade of
concrete by replacing up to 30% of cement with ceramic dust and observed an increment in compressive
strength, flexural strength. The results showed an increase in compressive strength by 3.9% to 5.6% by
replacing 20% cement content with ceramic dust. Ponnapati Manogna, M. Sri Lakshmi [2015]
investigated on partial replacement of cement by tile waste in M30 grade of concrete in increments of 10%
up to 50%.Compressive, tensile and flexural strength tests were conducted for 7, 28 and 56 days
respectively and suggested that a replacement up to 30% can be made without compromising on design
strength. However, optimum results for compression,tension and flexure strength were attained at 10%
replacement. Abhinav. S. Pawar, K.R. Dhabekar [2014] investigated on addition of waste material (GGBS)
and steel fibresin M40 grade concrete for rigid pavement and compared with normal concrete of M40
grade.After testing it was found that, 30% GGBS is the optimum replacement for M40 grade of concrete
but, flexural strength decreased by increasing percentage of GGBS, so as to increase flexural strength, steel
fibres of two different aspect ratios (7560 & 7530) were used. Steel fibres were added in concrete by 1% of
total weight of concrete with different proportions.
Nandish S.C, Ajith B.T et.al [2015] studied about strength enhancement of conventional concrete with
addition of Coconut fibres and polypropylene fibres. The coconut fibres of various proportions like 1%,
1.5%, 2%, 2.5% and polypropylene fibres of proportions of 0.4% by volume of concrete were used in the
M40 grade concrete mix tests to determine the mechanical properties of concrete up to 7, 28, 56 and 90
days. Use of fibres tends to enhance the flexural strength of the mix. Fibre mixed concrete has higher value
than that of the control mix. For 2.0%CF and 0.4%PF of fiber, flexural strength found to be 14% higher
than that of control mix concrete. Mehul. J. Patel, S. M. Kulkarni [2013] studied effects of poly propylene
fibres on M40 grade of concrete by adding in proportions of 0.5%, 1%, and 1.5% and investigated for
compressive, flexural and split tensile strengths and reported an increase in above parameters when
compared to conventional concrete.
Vipul. D. Prajapathi, Nilay Joshi et.al [2013] experimented on usage of fine aggregate replaced by used
foundry sand in proportions of 0%, 10%, 30% and 50% for M20 grade of concrete and studied their
mechanical properties. He concluded that, maximum compressive and flexural strengths are achieved at
50% replacement of natural fine aggregate with used foundry sand and designed a pavement for
3000CVPD flow. As a part of such studies, usage of Vitrified Polish Waste (VPW) along with recron
polyester fibre is studied in this experimental investigation. Ceramic industry is extensively growing with
the infrastructural needs of the present world and waste generated is also increasing rapidly there by
incorporating these wastes in pavement construction will also help environmentally. A good study on
Indian standard codes for laboratory sampling, and testing of concrete and materials used is also done
before proceeding into testing phase, which includes the following codes (IS: 10262-2009 , IS: 456-2000 ,
IS: 2386-1963, IS: 4031-1988, IRC: 44-2008, IS: 516-1959 ), the design of rigid pavement is performed
according to standards specified by IRC: 58-2002.
2. MATERIALSUSED IN INVESTIGATION
The materials like fine aggregate, coarse aggregate and cement used in this investigation are bought from
locally available sources; VPW is procured from RAK Ceramics, Samalkot, Andhra Pradesh and Recron-
3S fibres from Reliance Industries. The cement used is of OPC 43 grade and having specific gravity of
3.12 and is strictly confirming to IS: 8112-2013. The fine aggregate used is of Zone-III confining to IS:
383-1987 standards and having a specific gravity of 2.67. Two sizes of coarse aggregate confining to IS:
383-1987 standards and having sizes 20mm and 10mm is attained from local crusher units and their
flakiness and elongation index is <15% with a specific gravity of 2.69 for both sizes used. The VPW
procured is having a fineness of 98% and specific gravity of 2.46, 12mm Recron fibre is used in the study.
A chloride free plasticizer Master Rehobuild 823 PQ manufactured by B.A.S.F industries confining to IS:
9103-1999 is used to enhance workability. Mixing water confining to IS: 456-2000 is used in the
experimental investigation.
4. EXPEIMENTAL PROCEDURE
The experimental investigation on fresh and hardened concrete for checking its durability and engineering
properties is done strictly confining to IS: 516-1959. Compressive Strength test (C.S) is performed on
cubes of (150x150x150mm) in a compressive testing machine having capacity of 2000kN @ 5.25kN/s
loading. Flexural Strength (F.S) testing is performed on prisms of (500x100x100mm) in universal testing
machine having capacity of 2000kN @1.8kN/min. Similarly, Split Tensile Strength (S.T.S) is also
performed on cylinders of 150mm diameter and 300mm height in a compression testing machine having
capacity 2000kN @ 1.2 to 2.4N/(mm2/min) following IS: 5186-1999. The compressive flexural and split
tensile strength tests are carried on samples for 7 and 28 days and results are calculated following above
mentioned codes. Durability tests on concrete were also conducted such as water absorption test and acid
resistance test by soaking in 5% HCl solution for 30days after initial curing of 28days.Later compressive
test is conducted on samples and results are compared with conventional concrete. The results are shown
and discussed below.
The graphical representation of variation of compressive, flexural and split tensile strengths are shown
below in Figures. 1, 2 and 3
Compressive strength(Mpa)
80
60
60.12
40 54.21
48.6
20
0
C.C V.P.W 3 V.P.W R3
28 Days % Replacement
10
8
8.26
6
7.12
4 5.2
2
0
C.C V.P.W 3 V.P.W R3
28 Days % Replacement
6
5.34
4.92
4 4.3
0
C.C V.P.W 3 V.P.W R3
28 Days % Replacement
Figure 3 Figure showing variation of Split Tensile strength for optimum mixes
Constructions, Chilakaluripeta. The design parameters and design for C.C and optimum mixes VPW3 and
VPWR3 are detailed below
7. COST-BENIFIT ANALYSIS
Construction costs are estimated in terms of cu.m and comparative statements of costs and materials are
prepared for conventional concrete, VPW3 and VPWR3 mixes.
These rates are taken in to account on the basis of present construction rates in Visakhapatnam and rates
are collected by conducting a survey to the construction sites, builders and material suppliers.
8. CONCLUSION
The following are the major conclusions drawn from this experimental investigation using VPW and
Recron polyester fibre
The optimum addition of VPW to M40 grade design mix is found to be 15% where compressive, flexural
strength and Split tensile strength attained maximum value.
At 15% addition of VPW to M40 grade the compressive, flexural and split tensile strengths increased by
11.54%, 36.92% and 14.41% for 28 days respectively when compared to conventional mix
Although up to 20% VPW can be added without any considerable loss in strength of Mix
The optimum dosage of fibre to optimum VPW is 3% i.e. (15% VPW+ 3% R.P.F) mix gave optimal values.
For 3% addition of R.P.F with optimum VPW mix the compressive, flexural and split tensile strengths
increased by 23.70%, 57.8%, and 21.86% for 28 days respectively when compared to conventional M40
mix.
The compressive and flexural strengths of optimum VPW mix with 3% R.P.F increased by 10.9% and 16%
for 28 days when compared to VPW optimum mix without fibres.
The workability of the mix decreased gradually because of VPW addition and when further fibre is added to
mix, workability decreased even more
There is a nominal reduction in compressive strength in HCl resistance test which is in permissible limits
The water absorption increased considerably with increase in VPW addition, when fibres are added to
optimum VPW this increased further.
The thickness of pavement attained for mixes CC, VPW3, VPWR3 are 32, 25 and 23 cm respectively
Cost of construction decreased when compared to design mix for VPW3 and VPWR3
The environmental disposal problem of industrial wastes can be tackled. There by leading to sustainable and
eco- friendly pavement construction.
9. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
I humbly express my profound gratitude to my guide M.T.S. Lakshmayya for his guidance and my parents
for their support during the course of study. I would also like to thank the H.O.D, faculty members and lab
technicians, department of civil engineering, GMRIT for their cooperation
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