An Experimental Study on the Effects of Recycled Concrete Consisting of Recycled Aggregates in Place of Natural Aggregates
Achit Chakma1, J. Rajprasad2, Deepak Mohan Nambiar3
1Achit Chakma, M.Tech (CEM), Department of Civil Engineering, SRMIST, Chennai (Tamil Nadu), India.
2J. Rajprasad, Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, SRMIST, Chennai (Tamil Nadu), India.
3Deepak Mohan Nambiar, M.Tech (CEM), Department of Civil Engineering, SRMIST, Chennai (Tamil Nadu), India.
Manuscript received on 18 April 2019 | Revised Manuscript received on 25 April 2019 | Manuscript published on 30 April 2019 | PP: 1065-1069 | Volume-8 Issue-4, April 2019 | Retrieval Number: D6454048419/19©BEIESP
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Abstract: In recycled aggregate concrete the cement mortar attached to the aggregates produce poor quality of concrete, thus rendering it useless. So a treatment process is used which separates the mortar from the aggregates, thus making it usable and also addressing the issue of sustainability. A study on the mechanical properties was done which was compared with conventional concrete and concrete with recycled aggregates. Cubes and cylinders were cast with replacement of 25%, 50%, 75% and 100% where the replacement percentage giving the highest strength was observed.
Keywords: Recycled Coarse Aggregates, Treatment Process, Compression Strength, Split Tensile Strength
Scope of the Article: Concrete Engineering