Research Article
Compressive Strength Analysis of Glass and Plastic-Based Paving Blocks
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.16-9-2025.2361102, author={Denny Meisandy Hutauruk and Bambang Hadibroto and Ahmad Andi Solahuddin and Novrizaldi Wardana and Sutrisno Sutrisno and Harry Wibowo and Teuku Zawil Faiza and Margomgom Marbun and Jana Jhon Syalom and Hardyka Labistha and Reynando Immanuel Simanjuntak}, title={Compressive Strength Analysis of Glass and Plastic-Based Paving Blocks}, proceedings={Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Innovation in Education, Science, and Culture, ICIESC 2025, 16 September 2025, Medan, Indonesia}, publisher={EAI}, proceedings_a={ICIESC}, year={2026}, month={3}, keywords={compressive strength paving block plastic waste sand alternative binder}, doi={10.4108/eai.16-9-2025.2361102} }- Denny Meisandy Hutauruk
Bambang Hadibroto
Ahmad Andi Solahuddin
Novrizaldi Wardana
Sutrisno Sutrisno
Harry Wibowo
Teuku Zawil Faiza
Margomgom Marbun
Jana Jhon Syalom
Hardyka Labistha
Reynando Immanuel Simanjuntak
Year: 2026
Compressive Strength Analysis of Glass and Plastic-Based Paving Blocks
ICIESC
EAI
DOI: 10.4108/eai.16-9-2025.2361102
Abstract
Plastic waste is one of the major environmental pollutants due to its non-biodegradable nature. Utilizing it as an alternative material in construction is a promising solution, particularly as a binder in the production of paving blocks. This study aims to analyze the compressive strength of paving blocks made from a mixture of glass and plastic waste. The manufacturing process involved melting the plastic and mixing it with glass in various mix ratios M1 (1:1), M2 (1:2), M3 (1:3), and M4 (1:4). EPS was melted and mixed with glass powder in an electric furnace. After molding, the specimens were conditioned at room temperature for 24 hours before testing. Compressive strength testing was conducted in accordance with Indonesian National Standards (SNI). M1 and M4 reach low compressive strength (<10 MPa), may therefore only be considered for non-structural or decorative applications. M2 reach the highest compressive strength (13 MPa), thus acceptable for pedestrian zones and park pavements. M3 has lower compressive strength (11 MPa) but still in the same category with M2.
