UTILIZATION OF E-WASTE AND MARBLE DUST IN CONCRETE: AN EXPERIMENTAL APPROACH

Abstract

The rapid growth of industrialization and technological advancement has resulted in the generation of enormous quantities of electronic waste (E-waste) and marble dust, posing serious environmental challenges. Disposal of these waste materials in landfills leads to pollution and health hazards. This study investigates the utilization of E-waste and marble dust in concrete production as partial replacement materials. The experimental work evaluates the mechanical properties of concrete such as compressive strength, split tensile strength, flexural strength, and workability by incorporating different percentages of E-waste and marble dust. The experimental results indicate that the partial replacement of conventional materials with E-waste and marble dust improves certain strength characteristics while reducing environmental pollution and promoting sustainable construction practices.