#DIYConstructionProjects #EcoFriendlyBuildingMaterials #SustainableConstruction
🏗️♻️ Have you ever thought about using used diapers to help build your next construction project? It may sound unusual, but did you know that used diapers can actually replace up to 8% of the sand used in concrete and mortar for a small, single-story building? This innovative solution is not only environmentally friendly but also cost-effective. In this article, we will explore how this method works and its benefits for sustainable construction.
## What is the process of using used diapers in construction?
1. **Collection:** First, used diapers are collected from waste management facilities or households.
2. **Processing:** The diapers are then sterilized and shredded into small pieces to be used as a substitute for sand.
3. **Mixing:** The shredded diapers are mixed with concrete or mortar in the desired ratio.
4. **Application:** The mixture is then applied in the construction process just like regular concrete or mortar.
## Benefits of using used diapers in construction:
– **Environmentally friendly:** By recycling used diapers, we can reduce the amount of waste ending up in landfills.
– **Cost-effective:** Using used diapers as a substitute for sand can help save on construction costs.
– **Improved insulation:** Diapers can enhance the insulation properties of concrete, making buildings more energy-efficient.
– **Reduced carbon footprint:** Using recycled materials in construction helps lower carbon emissions.
## Case studies of successful projects using used diapers:
1. **Nursery school in Japan:** A nursery school in Japan used diapers in the construction of their new building, reducing costs and environmental impact.
2. **Green building in the US:** A green building in the US incorporated used diapers in its concrete walls, showcasing the potential of this innovative method.
## FAQs about using used diapers in construction:
– **Are there any health hazards associated with using used diapers?** The sterilization process ensures that the diapers are safe for use in construction.
– **What is the lifespan of concrete made with used diapers?** Studies have shown that concrete made with diapers has similar durability to traditional concrete.
– **Can this method be scaled up for larger construction projects?** Yes, this method can be scaled up for commercial and industrial buildings.
In conclusion, using used diapers in construction is a sustainable and innovative solution that can benefit both the environment and the construction industry. By incorporating this method into building projects, we can take a step towards a more eco-friendly future. Next time you embark on a construction project, consider the impact of using used diapers as a substitute for sand. #EcoFriendlyConstruction #SustainableBuildingMaterials
Source: https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/used-diapers-concrete-mortar
No thanks I am good with 100% sand.
Now I know that information.
What I’m going to do with that information, I do not know.
and then the fourth little piggy built his house from…
*checks notes*
Shitty architecture?
Talk about innovative recycling!
https://preview.redd.it/26m21vzf4q0c1.png?width=555&format=png&auto=webp&s=76e8b9d15a5a31248fc9c1246cf9db9cff045105
How on earth did they discover this in the first place? Was someone lazy in throwing the trash and decided to hide it in the concrete
Sand – as strange it might sound – is getting rare. You can’t use desert sand for concrete it’s too fine and smooth. You need something like river sand. There was a documentary I saw once about the sand mafia and how they came by night and illegally stole sand from a river with lots of trucks. So I guess using diapers makes sense to safe sand – as probably any waste would.
Built like a brick shithouse
“why does my house smell like piss when it’s hot?”
is that why spongebob used them on the pineapple
I guess my toddler could provide enough building material for every building project in the western hemisphere
…What?
Ew
Something in the basement smells funny
Polymer strands are often used for reinforcement.
What’s the testing on longevity.
Concrete as a building material is used because it has a significantly long design life.
So…a shit brickhouse ?
Diapers are also fire retardant.
Brings new meaning to “living in a shithole”.
Remember the Spongebob episode where hes a woman and Patrick is just a shit Husband and Spongebob rips open the Wall and its full of Diapers?
Seems like it takes a lot of processing of the diapers. You have to clean them, disassemble them, and remove the “fabric” materials from the absorbent materials. The fabric materials are used. I’d imaging the hydrogels would be a disaster in concrete.
That percentage rises if you’re in China.
Is this what they meant by “shit bricks”?
“Hm wish we didn’t have to use do much sand in the concrete”
“Let’s put some poopy diapers in there”
“…What?”
I’m getting “how much saw dust can you put in a rice crispy treat before anyone notices” vibes from this.
So, hiding plastic waste in concrete, which will make it even harder to recycle it in 30 or so years counts as a good idea now?
You can also use up to 1% Jimmy Hoffa
….but….let’s just not
“Load-bearing wall.”
I guess that really depends.
Oh god I love it
do you realize what that means?
somewhere, at some point in time, a person who studied for YEARS was mixing concrete with used diapers and went like
>yeah, 9 % is too much, 8 is definitely the max
and they got *paid* for that
life is beautiful sometimes ☺️
This idea stinks.
> can do this without significantly compromising the structural integrity of the build.
So, it compromises structural integrity, just not to a significant degree?
There is so much trash that could technically replace up to 8% of aggregates in concrete, for small construction projects.
Like, hard unrecyclable plastics, glass, fiberglass from windfarms, roof tiles, ceramic tiles, clay bricks, any hard construction waste (not organics like wood), any asbestos products, literally anything that can be ground up or broken into smaller pieces and doesn’t absorb much water. But the reason sand and crushed rock is used, is because sand is the cheapest and whatever trash you try to “recycle” into concrete is gonna be a pain in the ass to deal with, at the end of concretes life span.
You could say “that building is shit” and be somewhat accurate.
Is it the absorbent silicon thing in them?
Shitting a brick