Evaluating the Possibility of Replacing Natural Fine Aggregates in Concrete with Recycled Aggregates
Authors: Nguyen Van Tien; Nguyen Duy Duan; Cao Thi Hao; Nguyen Thi Dieu Thuy
Engineering, Technology & Applied Science Research
: 06 : 11
Publishing year: 12/2021
Abstract-This paper presents an investigation on the possibility
of replacing natural fine aggregates with recycled aggregates in
concrete. The studied recycled aggregates were acquired from
crushed waste concrete from demolishing works. The rate of
replacement of natural fine aggregates was 10%, 20%, and 30%
by weight. Compressive and flexural tensile strength of concrete
incorporating recycled aggregates was investigated at 28 days of
curing. The results show that the compressive and flexural
strength of concrete is strongly affected by the percentage of
recycled aggregates. It has been found that the strength decreases
linearly with increasing recycled aggregate content. So, in order
to apply recycled waste to concrete as fine aggregates, it is
necessary to perform supplement research with appropriate
additives to compensate for the loss of compressive and flexural
strength.
Keywords-compressive strength; flexural tensile strength; recycled concrete; fine aggregates