Effect of Treated/Untreated Recycled Aggregate Concrete: Structural Behavior of RC Beams

Using recycled concrete aggregates from construction and demolition wastes on structural concrete is a sustainable solution to reduce the consumption of natural resources and the detrimental effects of concrete production on the environment. This paper has collected much data from the literature to...

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Published in:Sustainability 2024-05, Vol.16 (10), p.4039
Main Authors: Abdo, Ayman, El-Zohairy, Ayman, Alashker, Yasser, Badran, Mohamed Abd El-Aziz, Ahmed, Sayed
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aggregates
Analysis
Carbon dioxide
Cement
Chloride
Concrete
Construction
Demolition
Density
Landfill
Mechanical properties
Natural resources
Polyvinyl alcohol
Recycling
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Summary:Using recycled concrete aggregates from construction and demolition wastes on structural concrete is a sustainable solution to reduce the consumption of natural resources and the detrimental effects of concrete production on the environment. This paper has collected much data from the literature to study fresh, mechanical properties and durability of concrete made of treated/untreated recycled aggregate (RA). Furthermore, the flexural and shear behavior of recycled aggregate concrete (RAC) beams was studied. This study discussed the distinctions and similarities between reinforced RAC beams and reinforced natural aggregate concrete (NAC) beams. The results of this review’s analysis clearly show that reinforced RAC beams with different RAC ratios perform structurally on par with or slightly worse than reinforced NAC beams, demonstrating the viability of RAC for structural applications. Emphasis is placed on carefully choosing and adjusting material models for recycled aggregate concrete. Ultimately, guidelines for future inquiries in this field are delineated and deliberated upon. The review will be advantageous for academics and professionals who aim to acquire a comprehensive comprehension of the behavior of RAC beams. It addresses several practical concerns connected to the numerical modeling of these components, which have not been adequately covered in existing literature.
ISSN:2071-1050
2071-1050
DOI:10.3390/su16104039