Study on Performance of Infill Wall Masonry RCC Frame Using Alternative Types of Bricks

Here the particular meaning of alternative type of bricks means the non-conventional type of bricks with new idea of using waste polymer materials. This bricks can be become translucent, insulating, light, strong and mechanically recyclable building material. The polymers materials are used for make alternative types of bricks are PET, HDPV, LDPE, PP, PVC, PC, PS, and ABS. these are widely available as waste material worldwide. The analysis of this bricks and brick modules analyzed by SAP2000 and ANSYS workbench software.

Keywords: Interlocking bricks, Polymer bricks, SAP2000, ANSYS.