Effects of Recycled Aggregate Replacement Rate on Compression Mechanical Behavior of Concrete Based on Base Force Element Method

2021 ◽  
Vol 894 ◽  
pp. 121-126
Author(s):  
Li Ping Ying ◽  
Yi Jiang Peng
Keyword(s):  
Failure Process ◽  
Strain Curve ◽  
Simple Algorithm ◽  
Recycled Concrete ◽  
Recycled Aggregate Concrete ◽  
Recycled Aggregate ◽  
Concrete Aggregate ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Force Element ◽  
Element Method

A meso-analysis method which is derived from the base force element method (BFEM) was proposed for recycled aggregate concrete (RAC). A simple algorithm was used to generate the convex recycled concrete aggregate (RCA) model. Uniaxial compression numerical simulations were carried out on the numerical specimens with different replacement rates of RCA. The model predictions were in a good agreement with the test results. The proposed method is very promising. It can totally predict the full stress-strain curve of RAC, as well as the failure process and failure mode, including strain softening and strain localization.

scholarly journals Coefficient of Thermal Expansion of RCA Concrete Made by Equivalent Mortar Volume

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (17) ◽  
pp. 8214
Author(s):  
Sungchul Yang ◽  
Hyewon Lee
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Expansion ◽  
Coefficient Of Thermal Expansion ◽  
Relative Increase ◽  
Recycled Concrete ◽  
Recycled Aggregate Concrete ◽  
Recycled Aggregate ◽  
Concrete Aggregate ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Replacement Ratio ◽  
Aggregate Concrete

The present study was conducted to experimentally verify if the coefficient of thermal expansion (COTE) of recycled aggregate concrete is proportional to the volume of the original virgin aggregate in the total recycled aggregate concrete mix. Three types of recycled concrete aggregate (RCA) were crushed from: railroad concrete sleepers; precast (PC) culverts; commercial recycling plant. RCA concretes were mixed using two concrete mixing methods: conventional mix method and equivalent mortar volume (EMV) method. And by varying the replacement ratio, three test series were made. Test results showed that at the same RCA replacement ratio of 68%, the COTE of RCA concrete prepared by the EMV mix design was over 6–7% lower than that of RCA concrete made with the conventional mix method. It was also similar to or 1–2% lower than that of the natural coarse aggregate concrete. This may be because the conventional mix method does not take into account the residual mortar content attached to RCA. This results in a decrease in the volumetric ratio of the original virgin aggregate and a relative increase in the volumetric ratio of the mortar (or cement paste).

scholarly journals Numerical Simulation of Recycled Concrete Using Convex Aggregate Model and Base Force Element Method

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yijiang Peng ◽  
Hao Chu ◽  
Jiwei Pu
Keyword(s):  
Damage Model ◽  
Recycled Concrete ◽  
Recycled Aggregate Concrete ◽  
Recycled Aggregate ◽  
Aggregate Model ◽  
Energy Principle ◽  
Force Element ◽  
Damage Processes ◽  
Random Convex ◽  
Element Method

By using the Base Force Element Method (BFEM) on potential energy principle, a new numerical concrete model, random convex aggregate model, is presented in this paper to simulate the experiment under uniaxial compression for recycled aggregate concrete (RAC) which can also be referred to as recycled concrete. This model is considered as a heterogeneous composite which is composed of five mediums, including natural coarse aggregate, old mortar, new mortar, new interfacial transition zone (ITZ), and old ITZ. In order to simulate the damage processes of RAC, a curve damage model was adopted as the damage constitutive model and the strength theory of maximum tensile strain was used as the failure criterion in the BFEM on mesomechanics. The numerical results obtained in this paper which contained the uniaxial compressive strengths, size effects on strength, and damage processes of RAC are in agreement with experimental observations. The research works show that the random convex aggregate model and the BFEM with the curve damage model can be used for simulating the relationship between microstructure and mechanical properties of RAC.

scholarly journals Discrete Element Simulation Analysis of Biaxial Mechanical Properties of Concrete with Large-Size Recycled Aggregate

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (13) ◽  
pp. 7498
Author(s):  
Tan Li ◽  
Jianzhuang Xiao
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Stress State ◽  
Strain Curve ◽  
Confining Pressure ◽  
Recycled Concrete ◽  
Recycled Aggregate Concrete ◽  
Recycled Aggregate ◽  
Recycled Aggregates ◽  
Aggregate Model ◽  
Large Size

Concrete made with large-size recycled aggregates is a new kind of recycled concrete, where the size of the recycled aggregate used is 25–80 mm, which is generally three times that of conventional aggregate. Thus, its composition and mechanical properties are different from that of conventional recycled concrete and can be applied in large-volume structures. In this study, recycled aggregate generated in two stages with randomly distributed gravels and mortar was used to replace the conventional recycled aggregate model, to observe the internal stress state and cracking of the large-size recycled aggregate. This paper also investigated the mechanical properties, such as the compressive strength, crack morphology, and stress–strain curve, of concrete with large-size recycled aggregates under different confining pressures and recycled aggregate incorporation ratios. Through this research, it was found that when compared with conventional concrete, under the confining pressure, the strength of large-size recycled aggregate concrete did not decrease significantly at the same stress state, moreover, the stiffness was increased. Confining pressure has a significant influence on the strength of large-size recycled aggregate cocrete.

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.

Recycling of Waste Concrete and Fly Ash for Recycled Aggregate Concrete: Fundamental Characteristics Evaluation

2009 ◽  
Vol 620-622 ◽  
pp. 255-258 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cheol Woo Park
Keyword(s):  
Fly Ash ◽  
Recycled Concrete ◽  
Recycled Aggregate Concrete ◽  
Recycled Aggregate ◽  
Experimental Program ◽  
Concrete Aggregate ◽  
Fine Aggregate ◽  
Recycled Concrete Aggregate ◽  
Aggregate Concrete ◽  
Waste Concrete

As the amount of waste concrete has been increased and recycling technique advances, this study investigates the applicability of recycled concrete aggregate for concrete structures. In addition fly ash, the industrial by-product, was considered in the concrete mix. Experimental program performed compressive strength and chloride penetration resistance tests with various replacement levels of fine recycled concrete aggregate and fly ash. In most case, the design strength, 40MPa, was obtained. It was known that the replacement of the fine aggregate with fine RCA may have greater influence on the strength development rather than the addition of fly ash. It is recommended that when complete coarse aggregate is replaced with RCA the fine RCA replacement should be less than 60%. The recycled aggregate concrete can achieve sufficient resistance to the chloride ion penetration and the resistance can be more effectively controlled by adding fly ash. It I finally conclude that the recycled concrete aggregate can be successfully used in the construction field and the recycling rate of waste concrete and flay ash should be increased without causing significant engineering problems.

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.

scholarly journals Micromechanical Numerical Modelling on Compressive Failure of Recycled Concrete using Discrete Element Method (DEM)

Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (19) ◽  
pp. 4329
Author(s):  
Xin Tan ◽  
Zhengbo Hu ◽  
Wengui Li ◽  
Suhua Zhou ◽  
Tenglong Li
Keyword(s):  
Discrete Element Method ◽  
Numerical Simulations ◽  
Discrete Element ◽  
Recycled Concrete ◽  
Recycled Aggregate Concrete ◽  
Image Correlation ◽  
Recycled Aggregate ◽  
Nanoindentation Test ◽  
Aggregate Concrete ◽  
Element Method

This paper investigates the failure processes of recycled aggregate concrete by a model test and numerical simulations. A micromechanical numerical modeling approach to simulate the progressive cracking behavior of the modeled recycled aggregate concrete, considering its actual meso-structures, is established based on the discrete element method (DEM). The determination procedure of contact microparameters is analyzed, and a series of microscopic contact parameters for different components of modeled recycled aggregate concrete (MRAC) is calibrated using nanoindentation test results. The complete stress–strain curves, cracking process, and failure pattern of the numerical model are verified by the experimental results, proving their accuracy and validation. The initiation, growth, interaction, coalescence of microcracks, and subsequent macroscopic failure of the MRAC specimen are captured through DEM numerical simulations and compared with digital image correlation (DIC) results. The typical cracking modes controlled by meso-structures of MRAC are concluded according to numerical observations. A parameter study indicates the dominant influence of the macroscopic mechanical behaviors from the shear strength of the interfacial transition zones (ITZs).

Analysis of Microstructure of Interfacial Transition Zone (ITZ) in Recycled Aggregate Concrete

2013 ◽  
Vol 811 ◽  
pp. 249-253 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei Li ◽  
Hai Ying Zhang
Keyword(s):  
High Performance ◽  
High Performance Concrete ◽  
Recycled Concrete ◽  
Recycled Aggregate Concrete ◽  
Interfacial Structure ◽  
Recycled Aggregate ◽  
Concrete Aggregate ◽  
Interfacial Zone ◽  
Aggregate Concrete ◽  
Mortar Strength

Experiments on influence of species of aggregate and mixing method on interfacial zone in recycled aggregate concrete were investigated. SEM observations revealed that a recycle normal-strength concrete aggregate consist of loose and porous interfacial structure, whereas a recycled high performance concrete (HPC) aggregate and a triple mixing (TM) consist mainly of dense hydrates. Various admixtures on ITZ was produced that consumed CH in the pore, modified attached cement mortar. Strength of recycled concrete was explained by interaction between cements paste and recycled aggregate. The result verified that the relatively dense pore structure of the recycled concrete benefit to development of mechanical properties.

Evaluation of Recycled Aggregate Concrete Cracking through Ring Test

2012 ◽  
Vol 174-177 ◽  
pp. 1475-1480 ◽  
Author(s):  
Valeria Corinaldesi ◽  
Giacomo Moriconi
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Models ◽  
Creep Behaviour ◽  
Recycled Concrete ◽  
Recycled Aggregate Concrete ◽  
Recycled Aggregate ◽  
Tensile Creep ◽  
Ring Test ◽  
Early Age ◽  
Concrete Aggregate ◽  
Free Shrinkage

Cracks can reduce the service life of a concrete structure by allowing aggressive agents to penetrate through it in easy ways. Free shrinkage evaluation alone is not enough to determine if cracking can be expected in a structure since concrete creep behaviour, stiffness and toughness also influence the potential for cracking. Consequently, it is rather interesting to perform restrained shrinkage tests, such as the ring test according to ASTM C 1581–04. The testing procedure involves concrete ring specimens restrained by an inner steel ring on which strain gauges are placed to determine the age of cracking, since abrupt changes in the steel strain occur when concrete is cracked. Both the ring test and free shrinkage test should be carried out in the same exposure conditions, 21°C and 50% relative humidity. Moreover, compressive and tensile strengths of concrete were evaluated on cubic specimens at the time of its cracking and up to 28 days of curing. By means of analytical and numerical models of the ring specimen, some useful information on the stress induced in the material and on the tensile creep behaviour of concrete can be extrapolated thus allowing to better interpret the experimental results. This experimental procedure enables to study the influence of concrete mixture composition on the potential for early-age cracking of concrete. In particular, in this work the influence on early-age cracking of recycled-concrete aggregate partially replacing virgin sand was tested.

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