scholarly journals Shear Strength Characteristics of Recycled Concrete Aggregate and Recycled Tire Waste Mixtures from Monotonic Triaxial Tests

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (23) ◽  
pp. 7400
Author(s):  
Katarzyna Gabryś ◽  
Algirdas Radzevičius ◽  
Alojzy Szymański ◽  
Raimondas Šadzevičius
Keyword(s):  
Shear Strength ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Fine Fraction ◽  
Recycled Concrete ◽  
Engineering Properties ◽  
Triaxial Tests ◽  
Concrete Aggregate ◽  
Recycled Concrete Aggregate ◽  
Angle Of Internal Friction ◽  
Anthropogenic Soil

Recycled concrete aggregate (RCA) is a promising substitute for natural aggregates and the reuse of this material can benefit construction projects both economically and environmentally. RCA has received great attention in recent years in the form of aggregate as well as a geotechnical material of sand size. Next to RCA, another recycled material, which reduces the waste volume and is a part of the present challenges in civil engineering, is tire waste. Despite the good engineering properties of recycled tire waste (RTW), its use is still limited, even after almost 30 years since they were first introduced. To broaden the applicability of reused concrete and rubber, a further understanding of their properties and engineering behavior is required. For this reason, the main subject of this paper is composite materials that consist of anthropogenic soil recycled concrete aggregate (RCA) and crushed pieces of recycled tire waste (RTW). In this study, a series of isotropic consolidated drained triaxial tests were undertaken to characterize the shear strength of eight mixtures of variable grain-size distribution, rubber inclusion (RC), and fine fraction (FF) content. The results show that the introduction of rubber waste leads to changes in the strength parameters of the tested mixtures. Improvements in RCA shear strength were observed, the largest for the mixture M7 with 10% of recycled tire waste. Similarly, the effect of fine fraction content on the angle of internal friction and cohesion was found. Dilation characteristics were observed in all analyzed composites. Based on the results of all tests performed, including physical, geometric, chemical, and mechanical properties of the created composites, it can be stated that the samples would meet local road authority requirements for sub-base applications.

Geotechnical characteristics of recycled crushed brick blends for pavement sub-base applications

2012 ◽  
Vol 49 (7) ◽  
pp. 796-811 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Arulrajah ◽  
J. Piratheepan ◽  
M.W. Bo ◽  
N. Sivakugan
Keyword(s):  
Recycled Concrete ◽  
Engineering Properties ◽  
Triaxial Tests ◽  
Crushed Rock ◽  
Dry Density ◽  
Concrete Aggregate ◽  
Recycled Concrete Aggregate ◽  
Crushed Brick ◽  
Repeated Load ◽  
Repeated Load Triaxial

This paper presents the findings of a laboratory investigation on the characterization of recycled crushed brick when blended with recycled concrete aggregate and crushed rock for pavement sub-base applications. The engineering properties of the crushed brick blends were compared with typical state road authority specifications in Australia for pavement sub-base systems to ascertain the potential use of crushed brick blends in these applications. The experimental programme included particle-size distribution, modified Proctor compaction, particle density, water absorption, California bearing ratio (CBR), Los Angeles abrasion, pH, organic content, and repeated load triaxial tests. Laboratory tests were undertaken on mixtures of 10%, 15%, 20%, 25%, 30%, 40%, and 50% crushed brick blended with recycled concrete aggregate or crushed rock. The research indicates that up to 25% crushed brick could be safely added to recycled concrete aggregate and crushed rock blends in pavement sub-base applications. The repeated load triaxial test results on the blends indicate that the effects of crushed brick content on the mechanical properties in terms of permanent deformation and resilient modulus of both the recycled concrete aggregate and crushed rock blends were marginal compared to the effects on dry density and moisture content.

Utilization of Fine Recycled Aggregate and the Calcareous Fly Ash in CLSM Manufacturing

2014 ◽  
Vol 1054 ◽  
pp. 199-204 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wojciech Kubissa ◽  
Roman Jaskulski ◽  
Jacek Szpetulski ◽  
Anna Gabrjelska ◽  
Ewelina Tomaszewska
Keyword(s):  
Fly Ash ◽  
Fine Fraction ◽  
Recycled Concrete ◽  
Recycled Aggregate ◽  
Concrete Aggregate ◽  
Fine Aggregate ◽  
Recycled Concrete Aggregate ◽  
River Sand ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Strength Material

In the article the possibility of utilization of two waste materials: Recycled Concrete Aggregate (RCA) fraction 0-2 mm and Class C fly ash (from lignite burning power plant) in Controlled Low-Strength Material (CLSM) was presented. The research covered twelve different mixtures. The mixtures differed in cement and fly ash content as well as content of the fine aggregate. As a fine aggregate 0-2 mm fraction of RCA or river sand were used. The results showed that use the fine fraction RCA instead of sand does not cause technological problems and allows, depending on the needs, obtaining the material with different properties and a wide range of applications.

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