Partial Replacement of Natural Aggregates withReclaimed Rubber in Cement Concrete

International Journal of Civil Engineering

© 2016 by SSRG - IJCE Journal

Volume 3 Issue 4

Year of Publication : 2016

Authors : J.Raj Prasad, V.Anuradha, N.V.Rahul

10.14445/23488352/IJCE-V3I4P102

How to Cite?

J.Raj Prasad, V.Anuradha, N.V.Rahul, "Partial Replacement of Natural Aggregates withReclaimed Rubber in Cement Concrete," SSRG International Journal of Civil Engineering, vol. 3,  no. 4, pp. 5-9, 2016. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23488352/IJCE-V3I4P102

Abstract:

Concrete is one of the utmostextensively used construction materials in the world. Cement and aggregate, which are the most essentialingredients used in concrete making, are the vital materials needed for the construction business. Parallel to the need for the utilization of the natural resources emerges a growing concern for protecting the environment and a need to realm natural resources (such as aggregate) by using unconventional materials which are recycled or discarded materials. In this investigation, a study was carried out on the use of recycled rubber tires as a limited substitutionfor coarse aggregates in concrete manufacture using locally obtainable waste tires.In the first part of this proposal, the contextual of the study and the extent of the problem were discussed. A review of relevant writings was done to study previous works in the subject problem. The research was carried out by performing tests on the raw materials to determine their properties and appropriateness for the experiment.The specimens were produced with percentage replacements of the coarse aggregate by 10, 20 and 30 % of rubber aggregate. Moreover, a control mix with no replacement of the coarse aggregate was formed to make a comparative investigation. The prepared samples consist of concrete cubes.

Keywords:

Recycled rubber tires, Natural coarse aggregate, Waste tires, Rubber aggregate.

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