Analysis and Optimization of Hybrid Soil Properties for Gel Based Roof Tiles 
Anuja Narayanan1, Ashok K2, Prasanth B3, Sukil Saravanan R4
1Anuja Narayanan, Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi, Tamilnadu, India.
2Ashok K, UG Student, Department of Civil Engineering, Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi, Tamilnadu, India.
3Prasanth B, UG Student, Department of Civil Engineering, Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi, Tamilnadu, India.
4Sukil Saravanan R, UG Student, Department of Civil Engineering, Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi, Tamilnadu, India.
Manuscript received on 29 September 2021 | Revised Manuscript received on 14 October 2021 | Manuscript Accepted on 15 November 2021 | Manuscript published on 30 November 2021. | PP: 17-24 | Volume-1 Issue-2, November 2021 | Retrieval Number: 100.1/ijse.A1308111221 | DOI:10.54105/ijse.A1308.111221
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Abstract: Our current 21st century has seen more drastic changes in terms of environmental conditions due to global warming, climate change and deforestation. This has shown a great rise in the global temperature throughout the world. Normally, the roof top of a building is provided with tiles to protect the structural components and to create a comfortable environment. The tiles can be made of materials like clay, concrete, fly ash, lime etc. Due to the prevailing environmental challenges, there is a need for the tiles to be made as with more energy efficient material that supports thermal insulation and cost effectiveness. Aerogel and hydrogel are the gel based product that are used in our current work to enhance the thermal insulation property of the tiles. Various tests such as water absorption test, wet and dry cycle test, bending strength test, thermal conductivity test, wear and tear test are carried out on the tile to quantify its characteristics. All the above shows better value than the normal commercial tile product.
Keywords: Aerogel, Hydrogel, tiles, water absorption test, wet and dry cycle test, bending strength test, thermal conductivity test, wear and tear test.
Scope of the Article: Structural Optimization