Utilization of Electronic Waste in the Construction Industry as a Partial Replacement for Coarse and Fine Aggregates

Abstract

Electronic garbage is a growing concern that poses major environmental and human health risks whose disposal is evolving into a difficult issue. The reuse of E-waste material in the concrete industry is thought to be the most practical application for addressing the disposal of vast amounts of E-waste material. The cost of typical coarse and fine aggregate has increased, which has compelled civil engineers to discover appropriate substitutes for it. One such substitute for both coarse aggregate and fine aggregate is e-waste. Due to the lack of coarse aggregate needed to prepare concrete, an attempt was made to partially substitute E-waste with the course. The project was carried out on an M30 grade mix. The range of E-waste replacement for coarse aggregate is 0%, 3%, 6%, 9%, 12%, 15%, and 18%. The mechanical characteristics and durability of the concrete mix specimens made using these ingredients are then compared to a control concrete mix. The test findings demonstrated a significant improvement over conventional concrete in terms of achieving the desired mean strength and demonstrating its potential for application in concrete. The recycling of e-waste reduces waste and conserves resources.