THE COMPARATIVE STUDY OF PHYSICO-MECHANICAL EFFECTS OF EGGSHELL PARTICULATES AS RE-INFORMER FOR FLOOR SLABS USING CLAY,EPOXY AND CEMENT AS BINDER
Abstract
This research presents a comparative study on the physico-mechanical effects of eggshell particulate as a reinforcing material in floor slab production, using cement, clay, and epoxy as binders. The study explores the potential of re-purposing agricultural waste specifically eggshells as a sustainable additive to improve the strength and durability of floor slabs. Eggshells were processed into smaller particulates and mixed with each binder type in varying proportions. The resulting samples were subjected to standard physical and mechanical tests, including hardness test, flake test, apparent porosity test, flexural strength test, drop test, scanning electron microscopy test and bulk density analysis. Findings reveal notable differences in performance based on the binder used, with epoxy-based composites showing superior mechanical properties, while cement and clay-based samples offered cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternatives. This study highlights the viability of eggshell particulates in eco-friendly construction and offers insights into optimizing binder selection for enhanced performance.
Keywords: Composites, Eggshell, Slabs, Sustainable.
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