Journal La Multiapp
Vol. 2 No. 1 (2021): Journal La Multiapp

The use of Polystyrene from Ballpen Barrels and Wood Ash as Additives in Making Lightweight Bricks.

Vandon Borela (Teacher, Parang High School, Philippines)
Jezreel Matthew M. Ancheta (Students, Junior High School, Parang High School, Philippines)
Jerus Cyril P. Bejar (Students, Junior High School, Parang High School, Philippines)
Loureese Mei L. Garcia (Students, Junior High School, Parang High School, Philippines)



Article Info

Publish Date
09 Mar 2021

Abstract

This study aimed to determine the ability of polystyrene in ballpen barrels of making a brick to be more compacted than the ordinary clay bricks. Polystyrene is a synthetic aromatic hydrocarbon polymer made from the monomer styrene that also makes a brick denser. The Wood ash from burned wood are usually used by the gardeners as a good source of potash. Wood ash has an ability of making the bricks lighter than the usual clay bricks. Additional wood ash is better than coal ash, because coal ash has a dangerous chemicals that may harm human. The goal of this study is to lessen the ballpen barrels and wood ash that are not disposed properly and make this in a creative way. Five test was conducted to determine the potential of polystyrene and wood ash namely water absorption test, drop test, efflorescence test, compressive test and heat resistance test. Based from the data gathered, it concluded that polystyrene from ballpen barrel and wood ash with the ratio of 50% Cement, 25% Wood Ash, 25% Ballpen Barrels is effective additives in production of lightweight

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JournalLaMultiapp

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Aerospace Engineering Automotive Engineering Chemical Engineering, Chemistry & Bioengineering Civil Engineering, Building, Construction & Architecture Engineering

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International Journal La Multiapp peer reviewed, open access Academic and Research Journal which publishes Original Research Articles and Review Article, editorial comments etc in all fields of Engineering, Technology, Applied Sciences including Engineering, Technology, Computer Sciences, Architect, ...