Mechanical and Freeze-Thaw Durability Properties of Recycled Aggregate Concrete Made with Recycled Coarse Aggregate
Publication: Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering
Volume 27, Issue 10
Abstract
The influence of recycled coarse aggregates (RCAs) on the fresh, hardened, and freeze-thaw durability properties of recycled aggregate concrete (RAC) is investigated in the research reported in this paper. Four different mixes were considered with natural aggregate and three different replacement levels of RCA [i.e., (1) 30%, (2) 40%, and (3) 50%]. The fresh and hardened properties of RAC were investigated according to national standards where the target strength was 35 MPa in 56 days. The compressive strengths of different concrete mixes were determined after 3, 7, 28, 56, and 120 days of moist curing. The results are also presented in terms of stress-strain curves, modulus of elasticity, and Poisson’s ratio. Freeze-thaw durability performance of RAC was studied in accordance with a national standard. This paper shows that the performance of RAC slightly decreases with increasing RCA replacement levels; however, their overall performance is comparable to natural aggregate concrete (NAC). This paper indicates that the use of RCA in new concrete production can lead to a greener environment and pave the way for sustainable construction.
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Acknowledgments
The financial contributions of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) of Canada through an Engage and Collaborative Research and Development (CRD) Grant in collaboration with OK Builders Supplies, British Columbia, are gratefully acknowledged. The lab assistance provided by a visiting undergraduate student, Lucas Galvao Barreto, through the Science without Borders program, is also acknowledged.
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Received: Feb 25, 2014
Accepted: Nov 6, 2014
Published online: Jan 8, 2015
Discussion open until: Jun 8, 2015
Published in print: Oct 1, 2015
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