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ABSTRACT

This study aims to determine the feasibility of using broken glass in the

production of concrete as partial replacement for fine aggregate in order to develop a high

quality concrete yet low cost and to minimize the glass wastes in the environment.

The glasses were pulverized manually by the researchers until it reached the

desired and needed size. The researchers made five treatments including the control. The

first treatment was made using 25% replacement of broken glass for fine aggregates. The

treatment 2, 3, and 4 has 50%, 75% and 100% respectively while the control only used

sand. The treatments were mixed with cement and water to form a cylindrical concrete

with the height of 6 inches and a diameter of 6 inches. Its fresh density and dry density

were measured to determine its water absorbency. After demolding, the cylindrical

blocks were cured for 14 days and undergo compressive strength test to measure their

compressive strength.

The data was analyzed using One Way ANOVA, DMRT and Correlational. The

results showed that the control has the lowest water absorbency to be followed by

Treatment 1 (25% broken glass). The results also indicated that control variable has the

highest compressive strength to be followed by Treatment 3 which used 75% of broken

glass. However, there is no significant difference between the control and treatments thus

proving that broken glasses can be used in concrete production.

Keywords: Concrete, Broken Glasses, Dry Density, Fresh Density, Water Absorbency,

Compressive Strength,

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

This study will not be successful without those kind-hearted people who help

researchers to conduct experiments and write a paper. The researchers are thankful to the

following:

First of all, to the Lord God who gave the researchers enough knowledge to

overcome the hardest challenge in conducting experiments, he also gave patience,

courage and determination to finish want researchers started;

To Mr. John Rafael M. Antalan, their research adviser, for the unending support,

advice, patience and guidance throughout the formulation of the research paper;

To Engr. Fe F. Sumang, Engr. Darwin V. Cabico, Mr. Danilo T. Escal, and other

staffs of Quality Assurance Section in Departments of Public Works and Highways

(DPWH) – Talavera who let the researchers use their Compressive Strength Test for free

and for the accommodation that they gave;

To Engr. Eladio Soriano of Material Testing and Quality Control Laboratory in

San Jose City’s Engineering Office who let the researchers use the cylindrical molder

rented free;

To Assistant Prof. Richard Tagle, Assoc. Prof. Pedrito Badua, Ma’am Jade Farrah

Dianne Mendoza, and to Sir Melchor Cupatan, who guide the researchers by their

suggestions and recommendations for the improvisation of the paper;

To the researchers’ parents, who motivate them from the beginning into end, for

the moral and financial support they willing to give to finish this study;

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To those who are unmentioned, friends, and classmates, the researchers would

like to give thank for all the efforts, helps, and supports they gave just to finish this

research paper;

The Researchers

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TITLE i

ABSTRACT ii

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT iii

TABLE OF CONTENTS v

LIST OF TABLES vii

LIST OF FIGURES viii

LIST OF APPENDIX TABLES ix

INTRODUCTION 1
Background of the Study 1
Statement of the Problem 2
Hypothesis of the Study 3
Significance of the Study 4
Scope and Limitations 4

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES 6

METHODOLOGY 11
Research Materials and Methods 11
Mixture Proportioning 11
Preparation of Materials 12
Concrete Production 14
Curing 15
Testing of Concrete 15
Data Analysis 16

RESULTS AND DISCUSSION 18


The mass of the concrete blocks produced using broken glass 18
The water absorbency of the concrete produced using broken glass 20
The Compressive Strength of the Broken Glass-Made Concrete 21

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Statistical Analysis of Data Gathered in the Water Absorbency
and Compressive Strength Test 23

SUMMARY, CONCLUSION, AND RECOMMENDATIONS 28


Summary 28
Conclusion 29
Recommendations 30

REFERENCES 31

APPENDICES 33

CURRICULUM VITAE

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LIST OF TABLES

Table
1 Different Masses of the Materials 12
2 Percentage by Mass in Replacing Sand 13
3 The Mass (in kg) of Concrete Blocks Produced after 24 hrs of Casting 18
4 The Mass (in kg) of Concrete Blocks after Curing for 14 days 19
5 Water Absorbency of Concrete After Curing for 14 days 20
6 Compressive Strength (psi) of Concretes 21
7 ANOVA for Compressive Strength of Concrete Samples 23
8 ANOVA for Water Absorbency of Concrete Samples 24
9 DMRT Result on Compressive Strength Test of Concrete 26
10 DMRT Result on Water Absorbency Test of Concrete 26

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LIST OF FIGURES

Figure
1 Flow Chart of the Study 17
2 Graph of Water Absorbency per Replicate 21
3 Bar Graph for Compressive Strength (psi) of the Concretes 22
4 Correlation between Water Absorbency and Compressive Strength 25

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LIST OF APPENDIX

Appendix
1 Demolding after Casting 33
2 Curing for 14 days 33
3 Weighing the Concretes 34
4 Compressive Strength Test 34
5 ANOVA for Compressive Strength 35
6 DMRT Result for Compressive Strength 35
7 ANOVA for Water Absorbency 37
8 DMRT Result for Water Absorbency 38

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