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Recycled Concrete

Definition: hardened concrete that has been processed for reuse, usually as aggregate.- ACI Concrete Terminology


The reason for recycling is the reduction of waste in order to protect nature against pollution, the increasing shortage of suitable dumping grounds, and to save energy and natural resources. Concrete debris is typically reclaimed as recycled aggregate (RCA). By recycling concrete, valuable landfill space and natural resources are preserved. This concept is part of the larger “sustainable construction��� philosophy that seeks to minimize waste generation and encourage recycling in order to prevent adverse long-term environmental effects.

JOURNAL Articles ON RECYCLED CONCRETE

Performance of Quality-Controlled Recycled Concrete Aggregates

Publication: Materials Journal
Date: 11/13/2023

Recycled Aggregate Mortar Content and Composition Using Handheld X-Ray Fluorescence

Publication: Materials Journal
Date: 9/1/2023

Behavior of Engineered Cementitious Composites with Expanded Glass for Thermal Applications

Publication: Materials Journal
Date: 7/1/2023

Deterioration Behavior of Recycled Plastic Concrete Corroded by Ammonium Sulfate Solution

Publication: Materials Journal
Date: 5/1/2023

Influence of Recycled Expanded Polystyrene for Sustainable Structural Concrete

Publication: Structural Journal
Date: 5/1/2023

Precast Concrete Wall Panels Incorporating Mixed Recycled Aggregates

Publication: Materials Journal
Date: 1/1/2023

Assessment of Sustainability and Self-Healing Performances of Recycled Ultra-High-Performance Concrete

Publication: Materials Journal
Date: 1/1/2023

Properties Analysis of Ultra-High-Performance Concrete with Recycled Glass and Limestone Powders

Publication: Materials Journal
Date: 9/1/2022

Workability and Strength of Ultra-High-Performance Concrete Containing Nano-Ca(OH)2-Modified Recycled Fine Aggregates

Publication: Materials Journal
Date: 9/1/2022

Effect of Nominal Maximum Aggregate Size on the Performance of Recycled Aggregate Self-Compacting Concrete : Experimental and Numerical Investigation

Publication: Materials Journal
Date: 9/1/2022

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