The Development of Recycled Oyster Waste in Modified Concrete Towards Enhanced Mechanical Properties and Environmental Benefits
There are two parts:
1. Project Objectives and Pathways to Impact Statement
(a) Project Objectives (1000 words)
1. Study the viability of utilizing recycled oyster waste to change the qualities of concrete
and roads;
2. Assess the physical and mechanical properties of the transformed concrete, including
penetration, softening point, flash and fire point, viscosity, specific gravity and
rheological properties;
3. Examine the oyster waste model planning and pre-treatment approaches and
enhancement of the reused oyster waste binders;
4. Examine the mechanical properties of the changed concrete, including ductility,
flexibility, strength, and impact resistance in building construction and roadways;
5. Define the optimum combination of the mixture of reused oyster waste and cement;
6. Compare and analyse the mechanical properties of the modified concrete with the
conventional concrete.
(b) Pathways to Impact Statement (1000 words)
(i) Short-Term Impact
(ii) Mid-Term Impact
(iii) Long-Term Impact
2. Background of Research, Research Plan and Methodology (2000 words)
(a) Background of Research
(b) Research Plan
(c) Methodology
Total word count: around 4000 words