scholarly journals Improve Recycled Concrete Aggregate properties in Order to Use It in Paving Application as Aggregate

2021 ◽  
Vol 1075 (1) ◽  
pp. 012033
Author(s):  
Gailan Ismat Safa Eldeen ◽  
Fauzan Mohd Jakarni ◽  
Alyaa A. Al-Attar ◽  
Ratnasamy Muniandy ◽  
Salihudin Hassim
Keyword(s):  
Recycled Concrete ◽  
Concrete Aggregate ◽  
Recycled Concrete Aggregate ◽  
Aggregate Properties

Effect of Recycled Concrete Aggregate Properties on Mixture Proportions of Structural Concrete

2012 ◽  
Vol 2290 (1) ◽  
pp. 105-114 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liam Butler ◽  
Jeffrey S. West ◽  
Susan L. Tighe
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Water Demand ◽  
Coarse Aggregate ◽  
Cement Content ◽  
Recycled Concrete ◽  
Concrete Aggregate ◽  
Hardened Concrete ◽  
Recycled Concrete Aggregate ◽  
Aggregate Properties ◽  
Equivalent Control

This study focuses on characterizing several recycled concrete aggregate (RCA) sources, developing concrete mixture proportions that incorporate RCA as coarse aggregate, and investigating the effect of coarse aggregate properties on the main mixture proportion parameters [i.e., cement content, water demand, and water–cement (w/c) ratio]. Four aggregate types were investigated: one control virgin aggregate source and three RCAs produced from the crushing of hardened concrete. Numerous aggregate tests, including density, absorption, abrasion resistance, adhered mortar content, and crushing value, were performed. Fourteen mixture proportions were developed with the use of three mixture proportion scenarios (control, direct replacement, and strength based) and two compressive strength levels (40 and 60 MPa). The effect of RCA on compressive strength and workability was evaluated by replacement of natural coarse aggregate with RCA. Contrary to numerous studies, one of the RCA concretes (RCA-1) had compressive strengths up to 12% higher than the equivalent control mixture. Mixture proportions (water, cement, and w/c ratio) were later adjusted to ensure that the RCA concretes had compressive strength and slump values similar to the control concretes. Variations in water demand, cement content, and w/c ratio could then be directly attributed to the properties of the RCA source. RCA-1 concrete required less cement (and a higher w/c ratio) to achieve strengths and slumps similar to the control concrete. The findings and recommendations of this research will assist concrete producers, engineers, and field technicians involved in the selection of RCA sources in developing mixture proportions for structural-grade RCA concrete.

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.

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