The present disclosure is related to the incorporation of virgin recycled plastic (scrap) or HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) post-consumption elements mechanically crushed, to concrete mixtures replacing the natural coarse aggregate, such as gravel, granulation or marble grain in sizes from two to 14 mm in diameter. In concretes with resistances and specific designs of mixtures tested normatively with structurally acceptable parameters, the substitutions by volumetric weight of the material are established in a spectrum of six mixtures differentiated by the volume of plastic content, and are classified as: Ml-20%, Mll-25%, MIII-35%, MIV-50%, MV-65% y MVI-75%. These volumetric percentage substitutions of the plastic aggregate added to the concrete mix, will generate different properties and new mechanical, physical and durability features to the resulting material, with novel characteristics as shown by the experimental values such as: acceptable resistance, ductility, lightness, thermal insulation that allow their specification and use in construction elements of varied nature. It is possible to take advantage of the chromaticity of the recycled plastic, either monochromatic or in a variety of colors to generate different varieties of finishes and textures with the aggregates exposed as cast-in-place or prefabricated pavements, dividing or insulating panels, prefabricated enclosures or facades, urban and residential furniture etc. Establishing ecological, significant and innovative parameters of sustainability to the most consumed material in the construction industry as it is the concrete, and reusing, recycling and taking advantage of plastic waste in its virgin or high density polyethylene (HDPE) post-consumption process, reducing the proliferation of polluting material in landfills, sanitary landfills and water bodies.
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