Research Article

Effect of Mix Parameters on the Strength Performance of Waste Plastics Incorporated Concrete Mixes

Table 3

Properties of aggregates.

Serial numberPropertyRiver sandCGC
(12.5 mm down)
Waste plastic

1.Specific gravity2.632.670.94
2.Water absorption1%0.5%4.5%
3.Fineness modulus2.76.686.76
4.Bulk density
(loose) kg/m3
14501350530
5.Bulk density
(compact) kg/m3
1710 1600584