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Mechanical Properties and Durability Performance of Recycled Aggregate Concrete Containing Crumb Rubber

open access: yesMaterials, 2022
Despite extensive research studies, recycled aggregates and worn-out tyres of motor vehicles are still not fully reused and are hence disposed of in ways that are damaging to the environment.
R. B. Ataria, Y. C. Wang
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Properties of recycled aggregates from different composition and its influence on concrete strength

open access: yesRevista IBRACON de Estruturas e Materiais, 2021
: As a solution to the high depletion of natural resources and huge waste generated by the construction industry, the use of coarse recycled aggregate has become a trend in many countries. The construction and demolition waste is heterogeneous and mostly
Fernanda de Andrade Salgado   +1 more
doaj   +1 more source

Punching Shear Capacity of Recycled Aggregate Concrete Slabs

open access: yesBuildings, 2022
This article investigates the punching shear behavior of recycled aggregate concrete (RAC) two-way slabs. Ten 1500 mm × 1500 mm × 100 mm slabs were tested monotonically.
Satjapan Leelatanon   +4 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Water absorption and drying shrinkage of recycled foamed aggregate concrete [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
This paper presents some experimental results and discusses the used of recycled foamed aggregates as natural coarse aggregates replacement in producing concrete. The physical properties of recycled foamed aggregates concrete were investigated.
Chai, Teck Jung   +2 more
core   +1 more source

Multi-criteria decision analysis to assess the environmental and economic performance of using recycled gypsum cement and recycled aggregate to produce concrete: the case of Catalonia (Spain) [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
The production of virgin raw materials used in construction and the generation of construction and demolition waste (CDW) are key environmental issues in the construction industry.
Calderón Valdiviezo, Lucrecia Janneth   +3 more
core   +2 more sources

Understanding bio‐based polymers: A study of origins, properties, biodegradation and their impact on health and the environment

open access: yesFEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.
This review provides an overview of bio‐based polymer sources, their unique functional properties and their environmental impact, and addresses their role as sustainable alternatives. It discusses end‐of‐life options, including composting and anaerobic digestion for renewable energy.
Sabina Kolbl Repinc   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Recycled powder as filler admixture in cementitious systems : production and characterization [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
In concrete production, aggregate represents almost 75% of the materials used. The exploitation of natural sources for this purpose also causes an environmental impact, while deposition of wastes from construction industry pollutes soil and water.
Alderete, Natalia Mariel   +3 more
core   +1 more source

Fine recycled concrete aggregate as a material replacement in concrete production [PDF]

open access: yes, 2020
As a fast and rapid growing nation, Malaysia undergoes a lot of development especially in construction field. Most of the building nowadays are being made mainly using concrete as it provides many favorable features such as satisfactory compressive ...
Shahidan, Shahiron   +2 more
core  

Total replacement of recycled aggregate and treated wastewater: concrete recycling in extremis [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
Million tons of construction and demolition waste (CDW) are generated every year around the world, and most of them are not adequately disposed, generating significant pollution on water, soil and air.
Cabrera Covarrubias, Francisca Guadalupe   +3 more
core   +2 more sources

Cool Kitchen: Processing Starch and Eggshell Powder into Sustainable Coatings for Passive Daytime Cooling

open access: yesAdvanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
A food‐grade cooling composite made from starch and recycled eggshell powder offers a scalable, ultra‐low‐cost solution for passive daytime radiative cooling. Easily prepared using basic kitchen tools, this material empowers communities, even in areas with limited infrastructure, to stay cooler during worsening summer heat waves.
Qimeng Song   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

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