Shear strength of interfaces in natural and in recycled aggregate concrete

2017 ◽  
Vol 44 (3) ◽  
pp. 212-222
Author(s):  
Shakeel Ahmad Waseem ◽  
Bhupinder Singh
Keyword(s):  
Shear Strength ◽  
Shear Plane ◽  
Recycled Aggregate Concrete ◽  
Recycled Aggregate ◽  
Recycled Aggregates ◽  
Failure Envelope ◽  
Interface Shear ◽  
Aggregate Concrete ◽  
Normal Strength ◽  
Strength Models

Shear strength of interfaces in natural aggregate concrete and in recycled aggregate concrete has been investigated using initially uncracked push-off specimens by varying the following parameters: replacement level of the recycled aggregates (0%, 50%, and 100%), concrete grade (normal-strength and medium-strength), and clamping force on the shear plane. Development of truss action for resisting interface shear was indicated by the observed crack patterns in the tested specimens and a truss-based analysis recommended in the literature in combination with a simplified failure envelope for concrete subjected to biaxial stresses has been used for shear strength predictions of the tested specimens. The proposed methodology, which is considered to be more rational than the empirical shear strength models available in the literature was calibrated for both the concrete types and gave conservative and reasonably accurate shear strength predictions for selected experiments taken from the literature.

scholarly journals Axial Stress-Strain Performance of Recycled Aggregate Concrete Reinforced with Macro-Polypropylene Fibres

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (10) ◽  
pp. 5741
Author(s):  
Muhammad Junaid Munir ◽  
Syed Minhaj Saleem Kazmi ◽  
Yu-Fei Wu ◽  
Xiaoshan Lin ◽  
Muhammad Riaz Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Axial Stress ◽  
Peak Stress ◽  
Polypropylene Fibre ◽  
Recycled Aggregate Concrete ◽  
Recycled Aggregate ◽  
Recycled Aggregates ◽  
Peak Strain ◽  
Stress Strain ◽  
Polypropylene Fibres ◽  
Aggregate Concrete

The addition of macro-polypropylene fibres improves the stress-strain performance of natural aggregate concrete (NAC). However, limited studies focus on the stress-strain performance of macro-polypropylene fibre-reinforced recycled aggregate concrete (RAC). Considering the variability of coarse recycled aggregates (CRA), more studies are needed to investigate the stress-strain performance of macro-polypropylene fibre-reinforced RAC. In this study, a new type of 48 mm long BarChip macro-polypropylene fibre with a continuously embossed surface texture is used to produce BarChip fibre-reinforced NAC (BFNAC) and RAC (BFRAC). The stress-strain performance of BFNAC and BFRAC is studied for varying dosages of BarChip fibres. Results show that the increase in energy dissipation capacity (i.e., area under the curve), peak stress, and peak strain of samples is observed with an increase in fibre dosage, indicating the positive effect of fibre addition on the stress-strain performance of concrete. The strength enhancement due to the addition of fibres is higher for BFRAC samples than BFNAC samples. The reduction in peak stress, ultimate strain, toughness and specific toughness of concrete samples due to the utilisation of CRA also reduces with the addition of fibres. Hence, the negative effect of CRA on the properties of concrete samples can be minimised by adding BarChip macro-polypropylene fibres. The applicability of the stress-strain model previously developed for macro-synthetic and steel fibre-reinforced NAC and RAC to BFNAC and BFRAC is also examined.

scholarly journals Study on the Strength Performance of Recycled Aggregate Concrete with Different Ages under Direct Shearing

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (9) ◽  
pp. 2312
Author(s):  
Xin Liang ◽  
Fang Yan ◽  
Yuliang Chen ◽  
Huiqin Wu ◽  
Peihuan Ye ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Shear Strength ◽  
Shear Force ◽  
Recycled Aggregate Concrete ◽  
Recycled Aggregate ◽  
Displacement Curve ◽  
Direct Shear ◽  
Replacement Ratio ◽  
Aggregate Concrete ◽  
Concrete Failure ◽  
Load Displacement

In order to study the mechanical properties of recycled aggregate concrete (RAC) at different ages, 264 standard cubes were designed to test its direct shear strength and cube compressive strength while considering the parameters of age and recycled aggregate replacement ratio. The failure pattern and load–displacement curve of specimens at direct shearing were obtained; the direct shear strength and residual shear strength were extracted from the load–displacement curves. Experimental results indicate that the influence of the replacement ratio for the front and side cracks of RAC is insignificant, with the former being straight and the latter relatively convoluted. At the age of three days, the damaged interface between aggregate and mortar is almost completely responsible for concrete failure; in addition to the damage of coarse aggregates, aggregate failure is also an important factor in concrete failure at other ages. The load–displacement curve of RAC at direct shearing can be divided into elasticity, elastoplasticity, plasticity, and stabilization stages. The brittleness of concrete decreases with its age, which is reflected in the gradual shortening of the elastoplastic stage. At 28 days of age, the peak direct shear force increases with the replacement ratio, while the trend is opposite at ages of 3 days, 7 days, and 14 days, respectively. The residual strength of RAC decreases inversely to the replacement ratio, with the rate of decline growing over time. A two-parameter RAC direct shear strength calculation formula was established based on the analysis of age and replacement rate to peak shear force of RAC. The relationship between cube compressive strength and direct shear strength of recycled concrete at various ages was investigated.

Study on the Basic Mechanical Properties of Recycled Concrete Hollow Block Masonry

2013 ◽  
Vol 438-439 ◽  
pp. 749-755 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tong Hao ◽  
Dong Li
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Shear Strength ◽  
Shear Behavior ◽  
Recycled Concrete ◽  
Recycled Aggregate Concrete ◽  
Recycled Aggregate ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Aggregate Concrete ◽  
Mortar Strength ◽  
Hollow Block

By the experimental studying on the basic mechanical properties of recycled concrete hollow block masonry, the compressive and shear behavior of recycled aggregate concrete hollow block masonry under different mortar strength were analyzed. Research indicated that the compressive and shear behavior of recycled aggregate concrete hollow block masonry was similar to that of ordinary concrete hollow block masonry. The normal formula was recommended to calculate the compressive strength of the masonry. The shear strength of the masonry was affected by the mortar strength. The shear strength calculation formula of recycled concrete hollow block masonry was proposed according to the formula of masonry design code. The calculating results were in good agreement with the test results.

scholarly journals Behaviour of recycled aggregate concrete under combined compression and shear stresses

2018 ◽  
Vol 68 (331) ◽  
pp. 162
Author(s):  
K. Liu ◽  
J. Yan ◽  
C. Zou
Keyword(s):  
Failure Criterion ◽  
Coarse Aggregate ◽  
Recycled Aggregate Concrete ◽  
Recycled Aggregate ◽  
Shear Stresses ◽  
Aggregate Concrete ◽  
Model Code ◽  
Eurocode 2 ◽  
Model Code 2010 ◽  
Normal Strength

To investigate the behaviour of recycled aggregate concrete (RAC) under combined compression and shear stresses, 75 hollow cylinder specimens prepared with various replacement ratios of recycled coarse aggregate (RCA) were tested with a self-designed loading device. The results showed that the failure pattern was similar for RAC with different replacement ratios of RCA. The ultimate shear stress improved with an increasing axial compression ratio of less than 0.6 and declined after exceeding 0.6. A modified failure criterion for RAC with normal strength under combined compression and shear stresses was proposed. A new procedure to predict the shear strength for RAC beams without stirrups was developed based on the proposed failure criterion, showing a better correlation with the experimental results than the predictions calculated by GB50010, Eurocode 2, fib Model Code 2010 and ACI 318-11.

scholarly journals MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF RECYCLED AGGREGATE CONCRETE WITH STEEL FIBER: A REVIEW

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 37-42
Author(s):  
Ashtar S. Al-Luhybi
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Steel Fiber ◽  
Recycled Aggregate Concrete ◽  
Strength Characteristics ◽  
Recycled Aggregate ◽  
Recycled Aggregates ◽  
Aggregate Concrete ◽  
Building Process

In the building process, the recycling of aggregates arising from building and demolition debris is one of the best alternatives to maintain the environment and the areas needed to bury these debris. It also helps to preserve natural concrete sources from depletion efficiently. The use of recycled aggregates in new concrete manufacturing, however, leads to a decrease in concrete\\\’s strength characteristics. This reduction rises with the rise in the percentage of recycled aggregates used in concrete, which has caused many researchers to undertake many researches on how to enhance the characteristics of recycled aggregate-containing concrete. This paper presents several studies that examined the effect of adding steel fiber to improve the properties of concrete containing a coarse recycled aggregate.

scholarly journals Sulfate Resistance of Recycled Aggregate Concrete with GGBS and Fly Ash-Based Geopolymer

Materials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (8) ◽  
pp. 1247 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jianhe Xie ◽  
Jianbai Zhao ◽  
Junjie Wang ◽  
Chonghao Wang ◽  
Peiyan Huang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fly Ash ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
High Performance ◽  
High Performance Concrete ◽  
Recycled Aggregate Concrete ◽  
Recycled Aggregate ◽  
Recycled Aggregates ◽  
Aggregate Concrete ◽  
Sulfate Resistance ◽  
Coarse Aggregates

There is a constant drive for the development of ultra-high-performance concrete using modern green engineering technologies. These concretes have to exhibit enhanced durability and incorporate energy-saving and environment-friendly functions. The object of this work was to develop a green concrete with an improved sulfate resistance. In this new type of concrete, recycled aggregates from construction and demolition (C&D) waste were used as coarse aggregates, and granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS) and fly ash-based geopolymer were used to totally replace the cement in concrete. This study focused on the sulfate resistance of this geopolymer recycled aggregate concrete (GRAC). A series of measurements including compression, X-ray diffraction (XRD), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) tests were conducted to investigate the physical properties and hydration mechanisms of the GRAC after different exposure cycles in a sulfate environment. The results indicate that the GRAC with a higher content of GGBS had a lower mass loss and a higher residual compressive strength after the sulfate exposure. The proposed GRACs, showing an excellent sulfate resistance, can be used in construction projects in sulfate environments and hence can reduce the need for cement as well as the disposal of C&D wastes.

scholarly journals A Review on Alkali-Silica Reaction Evolution in Recycled Aggregate Concrete

Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
pp. 2625 ◽  
Author(s):  
Miguel Barreto Santos ◽  
Jorge De Brito ◽  
António Santos Silva
Keyword(s):  
Recycled Aggregate Concrete ◽  
Recycled Aggregate ◽  
Recycled Aggregates ◽  
Mitigation Measures ◽  
Alkali Silica Reaction ◽  
Aggregate Concrete ◽  
Reactive Silica ◽  
Natural Aggregates ◽  
Exposure Conditions ◽  
Lack Of Knowledge

Alkali-silica reaction (ASR) is one of the major degradation causes of concrete. This highly deleterious reaction has aroused the attention of researchers, in order to develop methodologies for its prevention and mitigation, but despite the efforts made, there is still no efficient cure to control its expansive consequences. The incorporation of recycled aggregates in concrete raises several ASR issues, mainly due to the difficult control of the source concrete reactivity level and the lack of knowledge on ASR’s evolution in new recycled aggregate concrete. This paper reviews several research works on ASR in concrete with recycled aggregates, and the main findings are presented in order to contribute to the knowledge and discussion of ASR in recycled aggregate concrete. It has been observed that age, exposure conditions, crushing and the heterogeneity source can influence the alkalis and reactive silica contents in the recycled aggregates. The use of low contents of highly reactive recycled aggregates as a replacement for natural aggregates can be done without an increase in expansion of concrete. ASR expansion tests and ASR mitigation measures need to be further researched to incorporate a higher content of recycled aggregates.

scholarly journals Durability Studies on the Recycled Aggregate Concrete in China over the Past Decade: A Review

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhiming Ma ◽  
Qin Tang ◽  
Dingyi Yang ◽  
Guangzhong Ba
Keyword(s):  
Water Absorption ◽  
Absorption Rate ◽  
Recycled Aggregate Concrete ◽  
Recycled Aggregate ◽  
Recycled Aggregates ◽  
Rapid Urbanization ◽  
Aggregate Concrete ◽  
The Past ◽  
Water Absorption Rate ◽  
Average Water

Since China hosted the Olympic Games in 2008, a mass of construction and demolition (C&D) wastes were produced with the rapid urbanization construction. Recycling the C&D waste into recycled aggregates (RA) is an effective method for reducing the amount of C&D wastes. Many studies on the properties of RA and the durability of recycled aggregate concrete (RAC) were conducted in China over the past decade. Due to the restrictions of various languages, some valuable studies on the durability of RAC are hard to be acquired by the scholars around the world. Therefore, this paper is developed to review the studies on the durability of RAC in China, and the shrinkage behavior, chloride permeability, carbonation behavior, and freeze-thaw resistance of RAC are, respectively, introduced. Considering the waste concrete, bricks, and ceramics used in preparing RA are frequently mixed together in China, this study proposes an index of average water absorption rate to quantify the effects of RA types, quality, and replacement percentages on the durability of RAC. Meanwhile, the relationship between the average water absorption rate of RA and the durability parameters of RAC is established. Finally, the improving methods of RAC durability are introduced, and the RA particle shaping and carbonation modification are emphasized.

Experimental Study on Compressive Strength of Recycled Aggregate Concrete with Different Replacement Ratios

2012 ◽  
Vol 174-177 ◽  
pp. 1277-1280 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hai Yong Cai ◽  
Min Zhang ◽  
Ling Bo Dang
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Failure Mode ◽  
Failure Process ◽  
Recycled Concrete ◽  
Recycled Aggregate Concrete ◽  
Recycled Aggregate ◽  
Recycled Aggregates ◽  
Replacement Ratio ◽  
Aggregate Concrete

Compressive strengths of recycled aggregate concrete(RAC) with different recycled aggregates(RA) replacement ratios at 7d, 28d, 60d ages are investigated respectively. Failure process and failure mode of RAC are analyzed, influences on compressive strength with same mix ratio and different RA replacement ratios are analyzed, and the reason is investigated in this paper. The experimental results indicate that compressive strength of recycled concrete at 28d age can reach the standard generally, it is feasible to mix concrete with recycled aggregates, compressive strength with 50% replacement ratio is relatively high.

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