In recent times, there have been a number of demolitions around the city of Nairobi. Buildings use a range of materials inclusive of Aluminium. Scrap metal is a worldwide phenomenon from car parts, once the vehicles are out of service, the issue of waste recycling and use arises. In pursuit of having a better and cleaner environment, this research seeks to ascertain the use of scrap Aluminium in concrete.

Concrete is the most commonly used construction material, often being a mixture of Portland cement with sand, crushed rock and water. The ratio of concrete consumption to steel exceeds ten to one in most countries, therefore there is no material save for water does man consume in such tremendous quantities (Brunauer & Copeland, 1964).

Construction is an art and science that brings together resources, skills and materials to develop a structure, road or civil works. It involves the application of various expertise whose roles overlap from conception to completion. One of the most important stages of the construction process is the design stage. The key player in a structural project design stage is the structural engineer.