scholarly journals Bricks and Concrete Wastes as Coarse and Fine Aggregates in Sustainable Mortars

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alessandra Mobili ◽  
Chiara Giosuè ◽  
Valeria Corinaldesi ◽  
Francesca Tittarelli
Keyword(s):  
Crack Formation ◽  
Recycled Concrete ◽  
Recycled Aggregates ◽  
Concrete Aggregate ◽  
Capillary Absorption ◽  
Recycled Concrete Aggregate ◽  
Environment Friendly ◽  
Fine Aggregates ◽  
Natural Aggregates ◽  
Coarse Recycled Concrete Aggregate

The total substitution by volume of natural coarse calcareous aggregate by coarse recycled brick aggregate (RBA) and coarse recycled concrete aggregate (RCA) has been investigated to produce more sustainable and environment-friendly mortars. Aggregates were also partially substituted by their fines at 12.5% by volume. Mortars have been tested in terms of mechanical, microstructural, and durability properties. Results show that it is feasible to replace a natural calcareous aggregate entirely by recycled aggregates. In particular, the obtained mortars, even if more porous and more prone to the water capillary absorption than that manufactured with natural aggregates, result in less stiffness and thus are less subjected to crack formation, more permeable to water vapour, and less susceptible to sulphate attack.

scholarly journals VERIFICATION OF THE BASIC PROPERTIES OF RECYCLED AND NATURAL AGGREGATES

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 ◽  
pp. 67-71
Author(s):  
Karel Mikulica ◽  
Iveta Hájková
Keyword(s):  
Recycled Concrete ◽  
Construction And Demolition Waste ◽  
Recycled Aggregates ◽  
Concrete Aggregate ◽  
Building Structures ◽  
Recycled Concrete Aggregate ◽  
Apartment Building ◽  
Demolition Waste ◽  
Concrete Mixtures ◽  
Natural Aggregates

In the future, it is planned to use up to 50% of construction and demolition waste (C&DW) for the production of new building structures. This leads us to think about how we can use recycled concrete aggregate (RCA) as a substitute for natural aggregate (NA) in concrete mixtures. This is why we compare the two typical representatives of recycled aggregates with a representative of natural aggregates. As a representative of recycled aggregates, we chose pure concrete recycled from the cutting of concrete and mixed recyclate from the demolition of the apartment building. As a representative of natural stone, we chose the extracted aggregate.

Possibilities of Recycled Concrete Aggregate in Cement-Based Flowscreed

2014 ◽  
Vol 897 ◽  
pp. 247-251
Author(s):  
Adam Hubáček ◽  
Luc Boehme ◽  
Iveta Nováková
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Recycled Concrete ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Recycled Aggregates ◽  
Partial Replacement ◽  
Concrete Aggregate ◽  
Rheological Characteristics ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Recycled Concrete Aggregate ◽  
Natural Aggregates

This paper presents some test-results of using fine recycled concrete as a partial replacement of natural aggregates in cement-based flowscreed. Special attention is given to describing and studying rheological characteristics and mechanical properties of cement-based flowscreed. Experimental results indicate that it is possible to prepare flowscreed with partial replacement of natural aggregates by recycled aggregates and obtain a quality that meets the requirements. This study was partially connected to the research-project RecyFlowscreed [1].

scholarly journals Physical, Deformation, and Stiffness Properties of Recycled Concrete Aggregate

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (8) ◽  
pp. 4245
Author(s):  
Katarzyna Gabryś ◽  
Emil Soból ◽  
Wojciech Sas
Keyword(s):  
Recycled Concrete ◽  
Experimental Program ◽  
Concrete Aggregate ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Recycled Concrete Aggregate ◽  
Granulometric Analysis ◽  
Stiffness Properties ◽  
Grain Distribution ◽  
Natural Aggregates ◽  
Critical Reduction

The construction sector is currently struggling with the reuse of waste originating from the demolition and modernization of buildings and roads. Furthermore, old buildings are gradually being replaced by new structures. This brings a significant increase of concrete debris to waste landfills. To prevent this, many studies on the possibilities of recycling concrete, known as recycled concrete aggregate (RCA), have been done. To broaden the applicability of reused concrete, an understanding of its properties and engineering behavior is required. A difficulty in sustainable, proper management of RCA is the shortage of appropriate test results necessary to assess its utility. For this reason, in the present study, the physical, deformation, and stiffness properties of RCA with gravely grain distribution were analyzed carefully in the geotechnical laboratory. To examine the mentioned properties, an extensive experimental program was planned, which included the following studies: granulometric analysis, Proctor and oedometer tests, as well as resonant column tests. The obtained research results show that RCA has lower values of deformation and stiffness parameters than natural aggregates. However, after applying in oedometer apparatus repetitive cycles of loading/unloading/reloading, some significant improvement in the values of the parameters studied was noticed, most likely due to susceptibility to static compaction. Moreover, some critical reduction in the range of linear response of RCA to dynamic loading was observed.

scholarly journals Adhesion between Asphalt and Recycled Concrete Aggregate and Its Impact on the Properties of Asphalt Mixture

Materials ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. 2528 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yueqin Hou ◽  
Xiaoping Ji ◽  
Jia Li ◽  
Xianghang Li
Keyword(s):  
Free Energy ◽  
Surface Energy ◽  
Asphalt Mixture ◽  
Recycled Concrete ◽  
Fatigue Performance ◽  
Concrete Aggregate ◽  
Water Stability ◽  
Recycled Concrete Aggregate ◽  
Adhesive Energy ◽  
Natural Aggregates

To study and evaluate the adhesion between recycled concrete aggregate and asphalt, the contact angles (CAs) between droplet (water and ethanol) and recycled concrete aggregate (RCA), natural aggregates, and solid bitumen (matrix asphalt, SBS modified asphalt) were tested via the sessile drop method with an optical microscope. The surface free energy was then calculated. The CAs between hot asphalt and RCA and natural aggregates were tested via the hanging slice method. The adhesive energy between asphalt and RCA and natural aggregates were calculated based on the test results of the surface free energy and CAs. Then, the influence of RCA on the water stability and fatigue performance of the asphalt mixture was analyzed by testing the water stability and fatigue properties of hot mix asphalts containing RCA (HMA-RCA) with different aggregates and RCA dosages. The surface energy of the various aggregates and the CAs between aggregates and asphalts were sorted as follows: Granite > RCA > serpentinite > limestone. The surface energy and CA of RCA were very close to that of serpentinite. The adhesive energy between various aggregates and asphalt were sorted as follows: Limestone > serpentinite > RCA > granite. The adhesive energy between RCA and asphalt was also very close to that of serpentinite. The residual Marshall stability, tensile strength ratio, and fatigue performance of the HMA-RCAs were gradually reduced along with the increasing RCA dosage. This effect may be attributed to the fact that the adhesive energy between the RCA and the asphalt was less than that of water and that the asphalt was easily stripped from the RCA surface. Excessive RCA content in the aggregate can lead to excessive porosity of the HMA-RCA. The CAs and adhesive energy between RCA and asphalt showed significant effects on the water stability and fatigue performance of HMA-RCA.

Resistance to Chloride Penetration of Recycled Aggregate Concrete Modified Using Treated Coarse Recycled Concrete Aggregate and Fibres

2020 ◽  
Vol 991 ◽  
pp. 101-108
Author(s):  
Sallehan Ismail ◽  
Mahyuddin Ramli
Keyword(s):  
Chloride Penetration ◽  
Recycled Concrete ◽  
Recycled Aggregate Concrete ◽  
Recycled Aggregate ◽  
Concrete Aggregate ◽  
Recycled Concrete Aggregate ◽  
Coupling Effects ◽  
Aggregate Concrete ◽  
Curing Regimes ◽  
Coarse Recycled Concrete Aggregate

This paper presents a study that aimed to assess the chloride penetration depth of recycled aggregate concrete (RAC) modified by using treated coarse recycled concrete aggregate (RCA), adding polyolefin (PO) or polypropylene (PP) fibre and comparing with normal concrete. The coupling effects of the treated RCA and fibres on the chloride penetration of RAC were analysed after two different curing regimes (i.e. normal and seawater) and tested at different curing ages (i.e. 90, 180 and 300 days). Results showed that the inclusion of treated coarse RCA can reduce porosity, thereby decreasing the chloride penetration of RAC. However, the coupling effects of treated coarse RCA and fibre, especially on the use of PO fibre, can enhance the results.

Properties of self-compacting concrete prepared with coarse recycled concrete aggregate

2010 ◽  
Vol 24 (7) ◽  
pp. 1129-1133 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zoran Jure Grdic ◽  
Gordana A. Toplicic-Curcic ◽  
Iva M. Despotovic ◽  
Nenad S. Ristic
Keyword(s):  
Recycled Concrete ◽  
Concrete Aggregate ◽  
Recycled Concrete Aggregate ◽  
Self Compacting Concrete ◽  
Coarse Recycled Concrete Aggregate
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