A review on the suitability of rubberized concrete for concrete bridge decks

Road authorities manage a large population of ageing bridges, a substantial number of which fail to meet the current requirements either due to deterioration and other structural deficiencies or as a result of the escalating demands imposed by increased traffic. This problem is related to the dynami...

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Published in:IOP conference series. Materials Science and Engineering 2017-11, Vol.271 (1), p.12074
Main Authors: Senin, Mohamad Syamir, Shahidan, Shahiron, Abdullah, Siti Radziah, Guntor, Nickholas Anting, Leman, Alif Syazani
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bridge construction
Bridge decks
Bridge failure
Bridges
Compressive strength
Concrete
Concrete bridges
Concrete construction
Damping ratio
Dynamic loads
Flexural strength
Green buildings
Highway construction
Mechanical properties
Rubber
Scrap
Shock waves
Tires
Vibration damping
Water absorption
Workability
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Summary:Road authorities manage a large population of ageing bridges, a substantial number of which fail to meet the current requirements either due to deterioration and other structural deficiencies or as a result of the escalating demands imposed by increased traffic. This problem is related to the dynamic load from vehicles. This problem can be solved by producing a type of concrete that can reduce the amplitude of oscillation or vibration such as rubberized concrete. Green construction has been a very important aspect in concrete production field in the last decade. One of the most problematic waste materials is scrap tires. The use of scrap tires in civil engineering is increasing by producing rubberized concrete. Rubberized concrete is a type of concrete that is mixed with rubber. The purpose of this review is to justify the suitability of rubberized concrete for concrete bridge decks. Several parameters named physical, chemical and mechanical properties were measured to ensure the suitability of rubberized concrete for concrete bridge decks. Rubberized concrete has similar workability to normal concrete. The rubber reduced the density and compressive strength of the concrete while increased the flexural strength, water absorption and damping ratio. The used of rubber in concrete beyond 20% is not recommended due to decreasing in compressive strength. Rubberized concrete recommended to be used in circumstances where vibration damping was required such as in bridge construction as shock-wave absorber.
ISSN:1757-8981
1757-899X
DOI:10.1088/1757-899X/271/1/012074