PROPERTIES OF LIGHT WEIGHT CONCRETE BEAM EMBEDDED WITH EMPTY CYLINDRICAL TIN WASTES

Wasiu John; Osegbowa Enoguan Douglas

Wasiu John Department of Civil Engineering, Edo State University Uzairue, Auchi, Edo State, Nigeria
Osegbowa Enoguan Douglas Department of Civil Engineering, Edo State University Uzairue, Auchi, Edo State, Nigeria

Keywords: Beams, Compressive strength, Concrete, , Cylindrical Tin wastes, Density, Strength

Abstract

The search for new construction materials is on the increase due to the overwhelming environment wastes generated and dumped in the surroundings. This research is focused on environment littered with Empty Cylindrical Tin Wastes(ECTW) which poses environmental problems (pollution)and the cost of reducing such waste is alarming.This research tests the viability of these wastes as construction materials. Modulus of rupture (MoR), density, absorption and deflection tests were carried out on the samples of beams embedded with ECTW below the neutral axis. The results from the tests carried out showed a promising strength, reduced deflection and better physical properties as compared with the conventional beam samples for the curing periods of7, 14, 21, and 28days.The results also revealed that the use of ECTW as embedded materials in the concrete beam samples will yield an economy of 29.33%. It was concluded that ECTW can serve as a new construction material for light weight structures thereby reducing environmental wastes, pollution and cost of disposal of such waste.