REPLACEMENT OF THE BRICK BY PET BOTTLE WITH M-SAND: NEW INNOVATIVE CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL

Ravikumar S

Abstract: This Clay bricks are most commonly used in all kind of buildings such as for the load & non load bearing walls and columns .This bricks withstands high volume and increase the weight of the building. These are most commonly used to construct the walls and columns and in RC structure as non load bearing walls. This project is mainly based on replacement of PET (Polyethylene terephthalate) bottles filled with M-sand (Manufactured Sand) instead of bricks. The empty bottle alone cannot withstand the load, so it is filled with M-sand and Natural sand (N-sand) It is also known as pet bottle bricks. The strength obtained is greater than the bricks. It reduces the carbon emissions during burning of clay brick during the manufacture of brick. It is eco friendly and energy efficient. The cost comparison also done between normal clay brick work with PET bottle brick work for cement mortar ratio of 1:3 masonry

Keywords: Polyethylene Terephthalate, M-Sand , N –Sand, Clay Bricks

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15623/ijret.2016.0510032