Construction Panelling using recycled plastics and waste – rice husk
1.4 Aim of the project
The research purpose of this experiment is to encourage the reuse and recycling of waste products of glass and plastic. Rice husk is often used as a farm additive, with the proposed use forming another alternative to agricultural use. The proposed commercial use of rice husk supports, affirms and complies with the green building and sustainability goals of
the UN and ecofriendly organizations such as the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEEDS), Building Research Establishment’s Environmental Assessment Method, and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and the green building initiative. Green building use ecofriendly and sustainable material in construction with insignificant amount of energy required to keep the building comfortable in lighting, thermal, and air aeration services.
The project seeks to determine the quality and suitability of husk panels for non-structural use in the building. The specific objectives are:
1 – To determine the compressive strength of panels made using rice husk and a paste.
2 – To determine the suitability of rice husk panels in wet area construction
3 – To analyze the thermal insulation ability or performance of husk panels.
1.5 Research Questions
The experiment aims to answer these questions upon completion
1 – What is the chemical composition of rice husk, and What are the engineering properties of those chemicals?
2 – Can rice husk panels be used in a wet area?
3 – What is the effect of rice husk on thermal conductivity and acoustic properties of panels?
