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Developing fibre-reinforced cement paving blocks as a method of fiber waste disposal

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dc.contributor.author Baines, DM
dc.contributor.author Bogodawaththa, PBH
dc.contributor.author Gunasekara, USW
dc.contributor.author Gamage, DL
dc.contributor.editor Niles, SN
dc.contributor.editor Nandasiri, GK
dc.contributor.editor Pathirana, M
dc.contributor.editor Madhurangi, C
dc.date.accessioned 2023-11-22T08:28:17Z
dc.date.available 2023-11-22T08:28:17Z
dc.date.issued 2023-08-31
dc.identifier.citation Baines, D.M., Bogodawaththa, P.B.H., Gunasekara, U.S.W., & Gamage, D.L. (2023). Developing fibre-reinforced cement paving blocks as a method of fiber waste disposal. In S.N. Niles, G. K. Nandasiri, M. Pathirana, & C. Madhurangi (Eds.), Proceedings of the Textile Engineering Research Symposium 2023 (pp. 11-19). Department of Textile and Apparel Engineering, University of Moratuwa. http://dl.lib.uom.lk/handle/123/21694
dc.identifier.uri http://dl.lib.uom.lk/handle/123/21694
dc.description.abstract The textile industry contributes significantly to global environmental pollution, generating over 110 million tons of waste annually [1], with severe consequences for the environment. Out of Textile and apparel waste, when Textile waste fibers are considered, both pre-consumer and post-consumer wastes, present a massive challenge. Despite the potential for recycling, the rates remain low [2]. In this project, the focus is on repurposing textile waste fibers as a reinforcement material for pedestrian walkway paving blocks, addressing both waste management and paving block performance. By utilizing polyester waste fibers and recycled polyester waste fibers, the study aims to create a new market for fiber waste, benefiting multiple industries and the environment. The project's significance lies in reducing the environmental impact of the textile fiber-related industry in Sri Lanka, where textile waste is a major problem. However, challenges in recycling certain fiber types exist, and more research is needed to optimize the process and improve the performance and durability of fiber-reinforced cement paving blocks. Implementing this approach can lead to a circular economy, reduced waste management costs, and decreased greenhouse gas emissions.
dc.language.iso en en_US
dc.publisher Department of Textile and Apparel Engineering en_US
dc.subject Polyester fiber en_US
dc.subject Fiber reinforcement en_US
dc.subject Paver block en_US
dc.subject compressive strength en_US
dc.subject tensile splitting strength en_US
dc.title Developing fibre-reinforced cement paving blocks as a method of fiber waste disposal en_US
dc.type Conference-Extended-Abstract en_US
dc.identifier.faculty Engineering en_US
dc.identifier.department Department of Textile and Apparel Engineering en_US
dc.identifier.year 2023 en_US
dc.identifier.conference Textile Engineering Research Symposium 2023 en_US
dc.identifier.place Moratuwa en_US
dc.identifier.pgnos pp. 17-19 en_US
dc.identifier.proceeding Proceedings of the Textile Engineering Research Symposium 2023 (TERS2023) en_US
dc.identifier.email deenabaines8@gmail.com en_US
dc.identifier.email pradeepabogodawaththa@gmail.com en_US
dc.identifier.email ujithe@gmail.com en_US
dc.identifier.email ganagedeshani@gmail.com en_US


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