A study on the different alternatives in reusing concrete wastes generated by new vertical construction projects in Metro Manila.
Date of Publication
2000
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Subject Categories
Civil Engineering
College
Gokongwei College of Engineering
Department/Unit
Civil Engineering
Abstract/Summary
Concrete waste is the excess concrete generated by the construction, re-modeling, repair, alteration or demolition of residential, commercial, government or institutional buildings, industrial or commercial facilities, roadways and other engineering structure.
This thesis deals with the different alternatives currently being practiced by new vertical construction projects situated in Metro Manila on reusing fresh and hardened concrete waste. A total of twelve (12) vertical construction projects were surveyed. Case studies of three (3) projects are also included to enable the reader to compare the results more extensively.
In this study, it is concluded that the average amount of concrete waste in percentage (%) generated by new vertical construction projects is 1.56%, which is 78m from a total of 5000 m3. In large-scale projects, the most practiced method in reusing fresh concrete waste is to use it in special forms. On the other hand, the more preferred alternative for small-scale projects would be to reuse their fresh concrete waste in structural forms such as columns, beams and slabs. The most common source of concrete waste in vertical projects come from the excess concrete left in the hopper and from the pipes blowback , both of which are the excess concrete left inside the pipes used for pumpcreting. In small-scale projects, most of the wastes come from not only the hopper and blowback, but also from wrong estimates. Large-scale projects depend most on a good estimate to reduce the generation of concrete waste.
On the other hand, back up forms were the most popular waste preventive method used in small-scale projects.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU09890
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
83 leaves ; Computer printout
Keywords
Concrete, Concrete construction
Recommended Citation
Barredo, C. S., & Dela Cruz, L. (2000). A study on the different alternatives in reusing concrete wastes generated by new vertical construction projects in Metro Manila.. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/4386
Embargo Period
2-3-2021
