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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.

Practice oriented papers and articles ON RECYCLED CONCRETE

Functional Equivalency in the Comparative Life Cycle Assessment of Solid Waste Concrete: Implication of Mechanical Performance and Durability

Publication: Special Publication
Date: 3/1/2024

Engineering Properties of Concrete with Extruded Waste Recycled Plastic Aggregate as a Partial Coarse Aggregate Replacement

Publication: Special Publication
Date: 3/1/2024

Evaluation of the Potential Use of a New Aluminum Silicate in Green Concrete Products

Publication: Special Publication
Date: 7/1/2022

Influence of Carbonated RCA on the Hardened Properties of Concrete

Publication: Special Publication
Date: 7/1/2022

Flexural Behavior of Concrete Mixtures with Waste Tyre Recycled Aggregates

Publication: Special Publication
Date: 7/1/2022

Recycled Concrete Aggregate from Construction and Demolition Waste: Characterization and Use in Sustainable Concretes

Publication: Special Publication
Date: 7/1/2022

Known Properties of Concrete to Produce High Quality Recycled Cementitious Material for Buildings

Publication: Special Publication
Date: 7/1/2022

Analysis of the Effect of Three-Stage Mixing on the Properties of Concrete with Recycled Aggregates and Various Mineral Additives

Publication: Special Publication
Date: 7/1/2022

Experimental Study on Papercrete Bricks and Mortar from Recycling Paper

Publication: Special Publication
Date: 7/1/2022

Synergistic Effect of CDWs as Eco-Pozzolans: Ternary Cements

Publication: Special Publication
Date: 7/1/2022

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