A Comparative Study Of Amalgamation Of Various PET Fibres In Concrete And Their Influence On Mechanical Properties: A Review

Abstract

The concrete is the most significant material which is almost used in every form of civil engineering construction.
The efficiency of the concrete at the construction level is mainly enhanced by some of its properties such as good compressive
strength, durability, specific gravity etc. but at same time as every material or system possess some limitations so does
concrete which namely comprise of brittleness, low tensile strength, low impact strength, heavy weight etc.Since it possess
greater number of advantages, therefore it become mandatory to add a suitable material which in turn can enhance its
mechanical properties. Management and disposal of waste at proper designated places is one of the major challenges, as a
result of which there is considerable implications on the environment, and economy and social issues.Thus waste utilization
in civil engineering construction is considered as appropriate and attractive alternative for disposal and shielding
environmental degradation. The paper provides a comprehensive summary of experimental approaches used by various
authors to add PET shredders as replacement of coarse aggregate, fine aggregate and also are used as fibers in concrete in
order to enhance the mechanical properties of concrete which not only are eco-friendly but at the same time approach is
techno-economical for the commercial use.