DEVELOPMENT OF ALUMINIUM ROOFING SHEETS FROM WASTE BEVERAGE CANS

Abstract

The research aimed to develop aluminum roofing sheets utilizing waste beverage cans, with a focus on minimizing costs and energy consumption. This initiative adhered to ASTM and ISO standard measures and procedures. Waste beverage cans underwent analysis and were compared with control sheets. Subsequently, they were manually melted, alloyed, and cast before being rolled to achieve the desired thickness and enhance specific properties. The resulting sheets were then corrugated. Upon analysis, the produced aluminum sheets exhibited promising characteristics. The corrosion penetration rate was measured at 0.045mm/yr, with a Rockwell hardness number of 55.1 and an indentation depth of 0.1498mm. Moreover, the average impact strength stood at 2.05, with a tensile strength of 71.69Mpa, yield strength of 25.65Mpa, and young modulus of 2596.43Mpa. The findings indicated a significant enhancement in the properties of the aluminum sheets manufactured from waste beverage cans. This underscored the feasibility of utilizing such cans in producing aluminum roofing sheets. Based on the results, it is recommended to further explore and refine the manufacturing process for aluminum roofing sheets from waste beverage cans. Additionally, continued adherence to ASTM and ISO standards is essential for ensuring product quality and reliability.