Author(s): John Tosin Eso, Ojike Ikechukwu Agwu, Adekunle Lawal and Eke Brain-Victor Chikwado

Abstract: Research has demonstrated that the existence of heavy metals in wastewater has a negative impact on concrete's characteristics, which is a major issue for building floors. In this study, the strength and durability of building floors were increased by adding plastic waste (PET) fibre to concrete. At percentages of 0%, 10%, 20%, 30%, and 40%, respectively, shredded plastic waste (PET) fibre was substituted for fine aggregate (sand). In the concrete laboratory, the strength of sixty concrete cubes was examined. The findings demonstrate that, for 0%, 10%, 20%, 30%, and 40% replacement of shredded plastic waste (PET) fibre, the compressive strength of concrete rises proportionately with concrete age. In addition to offering a remedy for the issue of wastewater adversely affecting building floors, this research will prevent pollution of the environment and lessen the usage of conventional building materials like cement, which emit carbon emissions into the atmosphere.

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