Sample Investigatory Project
The combination of asphalt, rubber and polysterene plastic (Styrofoam) as a concrete binder
John Melvin V. Baranda
Carl Jerwin F. Dangdang
Gershey Jessa Mae M. De Guzman
III-A (Pythagoras)
Proponents
Pangasinan National High School
Lingayen, Pangasinan
August, 2013
Mrs. Margie V. De Leon
Adviser
Abstract
The study “The combination of asphalt, rubber and polysterene plastic
(Styrofoam) as a concrete binder” sought to investigate the potential of combined
asphalt, rubber and polysterene plastic (Styrofoam) as an alternative concrete binder.
Specifically, it aimed to find out the right amount of asphalt, rubber and
polysterene plastic (Styrofoam) that would yield a not so soft yet not so hard, more
quick-drying and long-lasting. The researchers made use of the Randomized Complete
Block Design (RCBD) where they used four treatments (A, B, C and D).
The results of the investigation revealed that treatment B produced a not so
soft yet not so hard product that is more quick-drying and durable. This product is far
better than the other treatments and the commercialized concrete binder.
This study therefore holds a great promise in ridding the environment with
pollutants while at the same time making an alternative concrete binder that is more
lasting and durable.
Chapter I
Introduction
A. Background of the Study
Homeowners spend hundreds or even thousands of pesos annually in household repair works. This is particularly in the sealing of roof leaks and gutters since commercialized water proofing products are expensive. According to http://eprints.uthm.edu.my/125/1/mohd_hilton_ahmad_3.pdf, asphalt and concrete are the main construction materials in civil engineering and consume large quantities of aggregates. Replacing part of the primary aggregates with
John Melvin V. Baranda
Carl Jerwin F. Dangdang
Gershey Jessa Mae M. De Guzman
III-A (Pythagoras)
Proponents
Pangasinan National High School
Lingayen, Pangasinan
August, 2013
Mrs. Margie V. De Leon
Adviser
Abstract
The study “The combination of asphalt, rubber and polysterene plastic
(Styrofoam) as a concrete binder” sought to investigate the potential of combined
asphalt, rubber and polysterene plastic (Styrofoam) as an alternative concrete binder.
Specifically, it aimed to find out the right amount of asphalt, rubber and
polysterene plastic (Styrofoam) that would yield a not so soft yet not so hard, more
quick-drying and long-lasting. The researchers made use of the Randomized Complete
Block Design (RCBD) where they used four treatments (A, B, C and D).
The results of the investigation revealed that treatment B produced a not so
soft yet not so hard product that is more quick-drying and durable. This product is far
better than the other treatments and the commercialized concrete binder.
This study therefore holds a great promise in ridding the environment with
pollutants while at the same time making an alternative concrete binder that is more
lasting and durable.
Chapter I
Introduction
A. Background of the Study
Homeowners spend hundreds or even thousands of pesos annually in household repair works. This is particularly in the sealing of roof leaks and gutters since commercialized water proofing products are expensive. According to http://eprints.uthm.edu.my/125/1/mohd_hilton_ahmad_3.pdf, asphalt and concrete are the main construction materials in civil engineering and consume large quantities of aggregates. Replacing part of the primary aggregates with