scholarly journals Compressive Mechanical Properties of a Novel Recycled Aggregate Concrete with Recycled Lightweight Aggregate

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Anjun Li ◽  
Gaoqiang Zhou ◽  
Xianggang Zhang ◽  
Ercong Meng
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Lightweight Aggregate ◽  
Ultimate Strain ◽  
Recycled Aggregate Concrete ◽  
Recycled Aggregate ◽  
Peak Strain ◽  
Replacement Ratio ◽  
Stress Strain ◽  
Aggregate Concrete

A novel recycled aggregate concrete was prepared by replacing the natural aggregate with recycled lightweight aggregate. Subsequently, the mechanical properties and compressive stress-strain constitutive relation of the recycled lightweight aggregate concrete (RLWAC) were explored. For this purpose, the recycled lightweight aggregate (RLWA) replacement ratio (0%, 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100%) was selected as a variable, and the compressive strength of 15 cube and 30 prism specimens was evaluated. The failure morphology of the specimen was subsequently characterized, along with the cubic compressive strength, axial compressive strength, peak strain, ultimate strain, and other performance indices. The influence of the replacement ratio for the specimen indices of the RLWAC was also analyzed. It was observed that the dry apparent density of RLWAC decreased gradually on increasing the replacement ratio. Compared with 0% replacement ratio, a decrease of 6.50%, 11.39%, 21.84%, and 27.54% was observed, respectively. On enhancing the RLWA replacement ratio, the compressive strength, peak strain, and ultimate strain of RLWAC were observed to be gradually reduced. As the replacement ratio was increased from 75% to 100%, the peak strain was noted to decrease the most by about 6.8%. As the replacement ratio was increased from 50% to 75%, the ultimate strain decreased the most by about 14.2%. Based on the experimental findings, the functional relationships of the strength indices and the conversion value of each strength index with the replacement ratio were also established. Finally, based on the model proposed by the existing model, the stress-strain equation of RLWAC was developed, and the fitting results were observed to be in good agreement with the test results.

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.

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.

Experimental Research on Mechanical Properties of Recycled Aggregate Concrete under Uniaxial Loading

2013 ◽  
Vol 671-674 ◽  
pp. 1736-1740
Author(s):  
Xue Yong Zhao ◽  
Mei Ling Duan
Keyword(s):  
Elastic Modulus ◽  
Coarse Aggregate ◽  
Strain Curve ◽  
Recycled Concrete ◽  
Recycled Aggregate Concrete ◽  
Recycled Aggregate ◽  
Peak Strain ◽  
Stress Strain ◽  
Aggregate Concrete ◽  
Recycled Coarse Aggregate

The complete stress-strain curves of recycled aggregate concrete with different recycled coarse aggregate replacement percentages were tested and investigated. An analysis was made of the influence of varying recycled coarse aggregate contents on the complete stress-strain curve, peak stress, peak strain and elastic modulus etc. The elastic modulus of RC is lower than natural concrete (NC), and with the recycled coarse aggregate contents increase, it reduces. While with the increase of water-cement ratio (W/C), recycled concrete compressive strength and elastic modulus improve significantly. In addition, put forward a new equation on the relationship between Ec and fcu of the RC.

Relationship between Microstructure and Mechanical Properties for Recycled Aggregate Concrete

2013 ◽  
Vol 811 ◽  
pp. 213-217
Author(s):  
Wei Li ◽  
Wen Sheng Ding ◽  
Hai Ying Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Recycled Aggregate Concrete ◽  
Recycled Aggregate ◽  
Average Pore ◽  
Aggregate Concrete ◽  
Active Particles ◽  
Lower Porosity ◽  
Porous Microstructure ◽  
Mixing Method

Microstructure is an important factor that influences the mechanical properties of recycled aggregate concrete (RAC). This paper was devoted to an investigation of the relationship between mechanical properties and porosity, hydrate, microstructure of interfacial transition zone (ITZ) in RAC. The result showed that mechanical properties of RAC can be further enhanced with lower porosity, and there was a good linear relation, whereas it did not exist between compressive strength of RAC and average pore diameter. Fine active particles and the hydrate were formed into the cracked and loose layer of ITZ in RAC by A tripe mixing method (TM). Through SEM observation, it is expected that the compressive strength of the RAC can be improved by modifying the porous microstructure and hydrate in ITZ.

scholarly journals Basic Mechanical Properties of Basalt Fiber Reinforced Recycled Aggregate Concrete

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-53 ◽  
Author(s):  
Huaxin Liu ◽  
Jianwei Yang ◽  
Xiangqing Kong ◽  
Xuxu Xue
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Basalt Fiber ◽  
Recycled Concrete ◽  
Recycled Aggregate Concrete ◽  
Recycled Aggregate ◽  
Mixing Ratio ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Aggregate Concrete ◽  
Chopped Basalt Fiber

In order to study the basic mechanical properties of basalt fiber reinforced recycled aggregate concrete, the concrete mix ratio, the length and the volume mixing ratio of chopped basalt fiber yarn are designed for changing factors. A total of 324 specimens have been completed for this investigation. The compressive strength, splitting tensile strength, elastic modulus and axial compressive strength of basalt fiber recycled concrete have carried on the experimental study and theoretical analysis as 81 specimens, respectively. In all specimens, coarse aggregate were replaced by recycled aggregate with a replacement rate of 100%. Experimental results show that the failure process and failure pattern of basalt fiber recycled concrete and ordinary concrete are similar; With the improvement of concrete strength grade; When the volume mixing ratio of chopped basalt fiber yarn is 0.2%, the mechanic performance can effectively improve, and the length of chopped basalt fiber has less effect on the mechanical indexes; The conversion relation between common concrete mechanics index is no longer suitable for basalt fiber recycled concrete, new conversion formulas for basalt fiber recycled concrete between the mechanics index were presented through fitting experimental data.

scholarly journals Experimental and Theoretical Investigation on the Thermo-Mechanical Properties of Recycled Aggregate Concrete Containing Recycled Rubber

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yunchao Tang ◽  
Wanhui Feng ◽  
Zheng Chen ◽  
Yumei Nong ◽  
Minhui Yao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Elevated Temperatures ◽  
Microstructural Analysis ◽  
Strain Curve ◽  
Recycled Aggregate Concrete ◽  
Recycled Aggregate ◽  
Recycled Aggregates ◽  
Stress Strain ◽  
Aggregate Concrete ◽  
Recycled Rubber

The utilization of recycled aggregates made from construction wastes and recycled rubber made from waste tires is an effective method to realize the sustainable development. Thus, this study aims to determine the feasibility of using recycled aggregate concrete containing rubber, named rubberized recycled aggregate concrete (RRAC) as a new type of green-building material. The experimental carbon emissions test verified RRAC as a low-carbon material. In addition, the residual mechanical properties of RRAC were investigated under elevated temperatures. After exposure at 200, 400, and 600 C for 60 min, the stress−strain curve, compressive strength, energy absorption capacity, and spalling resistance of RRAC with recycled aggregate replacement ratios of 50 and 100%, rubber contents of 0, 5, 10, and 15% were explored with microstructural analysis. Moreover, empirical models were proposed to describe the effects of heated temperatures and rubber contents on the stress–strain relationship of RRAC. The results indicated that the rubber particles could reduce the spalling of specimens based on the vapor pressure theory. Therefore, this study provided scientific guidance for the design of structures made with RRAC for resisting high temperatures.

EFFECT OF DIFFERENT TYPES OF FIBER UTILIZATION ON MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF RECYCLED AGGREGATE CONCRETE CONTAINING SILICA FUME

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 119-136 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammet Gökhan Altun ◽  
Meral Oltulu
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Steel Fiber ◽  
Recycled Aggregate Concrete ◽  
Recycled Aggregate ◽  
Hybrid Fibers ◽  
Normal Concrete ◽  
Aggregate Concrete ◽  
Volume Fractions ◽  
Coarse Aggregates

ABSTRACT The use of recycled aggregate (RA) instead of natural aggregate (NA) in concrete is necessary for environmental protection and the effective utilization of resources. The addition of recycled aggregates in concrete increases shrinkage, porosity and decreases the mechanical properties compared to that of normal concrete. This study was aimed at investigating how the addition of various proportions of polypropylene and steel fiber affect the mechanical properties of recycled aggregate concrete (RAC). The natural coarse aggregates (NCAs) used in the production of normal concrete (NC) were replaced in 30% and 50% proportions by recycled coarse aggregates (RCAs) obtained from the demolished buildings. In this case, a polypropylene fiber (PF) content of 0.1% and steel fiber (SF) 1% and 2% volume fractions were used, along with hybrid fibers-a combination of the two. While the material performance of RAC compared to NC is analyzed by reviewing existing published literature, it is not evident what the use of RCAs and hybrid fibers have on the mechanical properties of concrete. The results showed that the compressive strength, flexural strength and impcat resistance of RAC were reduced as the percentage of RCAs increased. It was observed that the compressive strength was increased with the addition of 1% steel fiber in the RAC. The flexural and impact performance of steel fiber-reinforced concrete (Specimens NC and RAC) was increased as the volume fractions of steel fiber increased. The hybrid fiber reinforced concretes showed the best results in their mechanical performance of all the concrete groups.

scholarly journals EFFECT OF HYBRID FIBER ON THE MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF RECYCLED AGGREGATE CONCRETE

2018 ◽  
Vol 80 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sallehan Ismail ◽  
Mahyuddin Ramli
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Flexural Strength ◽  
Mechanical Strength ◽  
Impact Load ◽  
Load Resistance ◽  
Recycled Aggregate Concrete ◽  
Recycled Aggregate ◽  
Normal Concrete ◽  
Aggregate Concrete

This study investigates the effect of inclusion of polyolefin and polypropylene fibers at various volume fractions in single and hybrid forms on the mechanical properties of recycled aggregate concrete (RAC) mix that consists of treated coarse recycled concrete aggregate (RCA). Testing parameters, such as compressive strength, flexural strength, static modulus of elasticity, and impact load resistance, are utilized to evaluate the mechanical strength of specimens. The various properties of the modified RAC are also analyzed and compared with those of normal concrete and unmodified RAC specimens. Findings indicate that the mechanical strength properties of RAC mixture using treated RCA were significantly enhanced by adding fibers. The overall optimized mechanical strength results could be obtained in RAC mixtures with fiber in hybrid form, where their compressive strength at long-term curing age, can be significantly improved by 7% upto 11% higher than normal concrete. In addition, RAC mix with hybrid fibers produced the highest flexural strength and impact load resistance by an increase of 5% and 175%, respectively as compared with the control concrete.  

Experimental Study on CFRP-PVC Confined RAC under Axial Compression

2019 ◽  
Vol 294 ◽  
pp. 143-149
Author(s):  
Jie Qun Lu ◽  
Yuan Tian ◽  
Jia Geng Chen ◽  
Chen Yu Zhu ◽  
Fu Yuan Zeng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Elastic Modulus ◽  
Axial Compression ◽  
Recycled Aggregate Concrete ◽  
Recycled Aggregate ◽  
Peak Strain ◽  
Aggregate Concrete ◽  
Compression Performance ◽  
Reinforced Polymer ◽  
Pvc Pipe

Compared with natural aggregate concrete (NAC), the cylinder compressive strength and elastic modulus of Recycled aggregate concrete (RAC) are decreased, but the brittleness is increased. The axial compression performance of RAC can be improved by external confinement. In this paper, the effects of Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe confinement and composite confinement of PVC pipe and Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) on the axial compression performance of RAC were investigated. The results showed that with the increase of the replacement rate of recycled coarse aggregate, the cylinder compressive strength, peak strain and elastic modulus of RAC were decreased; PVC pipe confinement could significantly improve the cylinder compressive strength, peak strain and elastic modulus of RAC; the CFRP could further improve the cylinder compressive strength and elastic modulus of PVC-RAC to a certain extent, and could significantly enhance the peak strain of PVC-RAC. PVC pipe and CFRP-PVC pipe confinement could improve the axial compression performance of RAC more effectively than NAC. Consequently, PVC pipe and CFRP-PVC pipe confinement could reduce the influence of recycled aggregate (RA) quality on variability of RAC axial compression performance.

Mechanical properties of recycled aggregate concrete under multiaxial compression

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 (12) ◽  
pp. 2529-2538
Author(s):  
Yumei Wang ◽  
Zhiheng Deng ◽  
Jianzhuang Xiao ◽  
Jun Sheng
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Stress State ◽  
Failure Criterion ◽  
Stress Ratio ◽  
Coarse Aggregate ◽  
Recycled Aggregate Concrete ◽  
Recycled Aggregate ◽  
Replacement Ratio ◽  
Aggregate Concrete ◽  
Multiaxial Compression

The mechanical properties of recycled aggregate concrete under multiaxial compression were tested by servo-controlled setup (TAWZ-5000/3000). Properties of strength and stress–strain relation were obtained, and the influence factors of stress ratio and recycled coarse aggregate replacement ratio were analyzed. The results show that the strength of recycled aggregate concrete under multiaxial compression is higher than that of under uniaxial state, the stress ratio and recycled coarse aggregate replacement ratio have obvious effect on strength, and the shape of stress–strain curve is also varied with different levels of the two factors. Failure criterion can reflect the strength relation for recycled concrete under multiaxial stress state. Kupfer’s failure criterion is selected to describe strength properties under biaxial stress state, and the failure envelope reflects the energy absorption of different mix series. Based on octahedral stress theory, the tensile and compressive meridians have been proposed to analyze the strength characteristics under triaxial compression, and the theoretical values are well coherent with the test data.

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