Recycled Aggregate: A Viable Solution for Sustainable Concrete …

Regarding the materials used, the most outstanding are recycled concrete aggregates (RAC) and construction and demolition waste (or synonyms), followed by glass waste and slag waste. ... Using C&DW as RA in asphalt pavement, pavement subbase, and geopolymer requires greater control of durability properties but allows for the use of RA as ...

Geotechnical Properties of Recycled Concrete

This paper presents a laboratory investigation of the geotechnical properties of recycled concrete aggregate (RCA). The properties of RCA were compared with state road authority requirements to assess its performance as a pavement sub-base material. The experimental programme included tests such as particle size distribution, modified Proctor …

Mechanical, hydraulic, and particle breakage properties of recycled …

With the increased use of autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) in the construction sector, the generation of AAC scrap is increasing in plant manufacturing and construction demolition works, but its reuse and recycling is limited compared to other typical construction wastes such as concrete and asphalt. To examine the use of AAC scrap for roadbed …

The Effect of Waste Clay Brick Content on Performance of Cement …

This paper evaluated the effect of WCB content on the performance of cement-stabilized recycled concrete aggregate (RCA) in pavement base/subbase applications. Based on the microscopic tests and laboratory tests of the aggregate, the compaction test, unconfined compressive strength (UCS) test, indirect tensile strength (IDT) test, resilient ...

Performance evaluation of cement stabilized recycled …

The dry and temperature shrinkage of the cement stabilized recycled mixture increase as the content of the RA increases. But a small amount of RCB is beneficial to improve the dry and temperature shrinkage properties of cement stabilized recycled mixtures. With the RCB/RCA ratio increasing, the shrinkage decreases first and then increases.

Laboratory Analysis of Recycled Cement Stabilized Concrete …

Request PDF | Laboratory Analysis of Recycled Cement Stabilized Concrete Aggregates as Subbase Materials | Rigid Pavement rehabilitation and reconstruction of concrete structures generate large ...

(PDF) Geotechnical Properties of Recycled …

Current research on ecofriendly construction fill materials primarily focuses on utilizing industrial by-products and construction and demolition (C&D) waste, such as biosolids [43], recycled ...

Performance of granular road base and sub-base layers …

ABSTRACT In this study, the usability and performance properties of recycled concrete aggregates (RCA) as granular road base (GRB) and granular road subbase (GRSB) material were investigated. A natural aggregate and the RCAs obtained from concretes with three different compressive strength and mixtures created by adding the RCAs to NA at the ratios of …

Utilization of Recycled Concrete Aggregates Processed …

Studies conducted on the partial replacement of natural limestone aggregates with RCA in various proportions for cement-treated base and subbase applications concluded that with ... K., Kumar, D.H., Kumar, A.J., Thapas, N.D.S., Ravi Shankar, A.U. (2024). Utilization of Recycled Concrete Aggregates Processed Using the Ball Milling Method in ...

Potential use of reclaimed asphalt pavement and recycled concrete

Download Citation | Potential use of reclaimed asphalt pavement and recycled concrete aggregate in base/subbase layers of flexible pavements | In current road and pavement engineering practices ...

Evaluation of cement-treated recycled concrete aggregates …

Request PDF | Evaluation of cement-treated recycled concrete aggregates for sustainable pavement base/subbase construction | Rapid urbanization and population growth have caused a substantial rise ...

Sustainable Materials: A Review of Recycled Concrete …

In this paper, a comprehensive literature review was conducted on the utilization of recycled concrete aggregate (RCA), which is the dominant construction and demolition waste material, in base ...

RECYCLED MATERIALS (733-19)

MATERIAL. ACCEPTANCE PROCEDURE 1,2,3. ACCEPTABLE USES: Recycled Portland Cement Concrete Aggregate(RCA) §733-07 §733-04 Subbase Course – May be used as a substitution of Type 1, 3 or 4 provided it meets the gradation requirements for the subbase Type outlined in TABLE 733-04A Subbase Gradation. §733-08 Embankment In Place – May be …

The 411 on Recycled Concrete: Uses, Benefits, and How To

Old, unneeded concrete can be recycled and used to create recycled aggregate. In most cases, recycled aggregate will be used as a subbase material, but it can also be paired with …

Use of Recycled Concrete Materials in …

What is Concrete Recycling? •Breaking, removing and crushing hardened concrete from an acceptable source. •Old concrete pavements often are excellent sources of material for producing RCA. •Concrete pavements are recyclable! 2

Concrete Recycling: A Game Changer for the Environment

5 ways recycled concrete can be used: Recycled concrete is used in a variety of ways. Below are some examples. Crushed concrete is the most common form of recycled concrete and can be used as a subbase material for projects such as driveways, foundations, and roads. They can also be used in block-fill applications and as structural backfill

A review on sustainable use of recycled construction and …

Natural aggregate had a higher CBR index (152%) than recycled concrete aggregate (138%), while mixed recycled aggregate (68%) had a lower value among the three materials. ... properties of recycled aggregates play a crucial role in determining the longevity and durability of pavement base and subbase layers. Recycled C&D waste aggregates with ...

Frontiers | Sustainable usage of demolished concrete waste …

1.1. C&D materials. The various types of C&D materials used are discussed below: 1.1.1. Use of demolished concrete. In the United States and European countries, the quantity of concrete demolished every year is about 50–60 million tons, respectively (Kawano, 2003; Robinson et al., 2004).At present, only a very meager quantity of demolished concrete is …

Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement and Recycled Concrete …

AbstractIn recent years, efforts have been made to incorporate reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) into pavement base or subbase applications by means of cement binder stabilization. This approach, however, may not be an environmentally friendly solution due ...

Potential Activity of Recycled Clay Brick in Cement Stabilized Subbase

Construction waste is one of the products in the process of urbanization. From the perspective of economy and environmental protection, this study used crushed construction waste clay brick to replace the fine aggregate of cement stabilized macadam subbase in certain proportions, and the optimum proportion was obtained according to the unconfined compressive strength of 7 days …

Optimal Asphalt Subbase Design: My Best …

Recycled concrete aggregates; Graded sand/gravel blends; Cost, local availability and sustainability factors also guide decisions. 3. Engineer Layer Structures. Design multi-layered subbase package from bottom up: Subgrade …

Use of Crushed/Recycled Concrete as Drainable …

Determine if recycled PCC pavement subbase is performing adequately compared to aggregate subbase sections. Evaluate the structural condition of existing recycled PCC …

Beneficial Use of Recycled Concrete Aggregate …

Recycling of waste concrete to obtain the recycled concrete aggregates (RCA) for base and/or sub-base materials in road construction is a foremost application to be promoted to gain economical and ...

Reclaimed Concrete Material Used as Base or Fill

RCM is most often used as aggregate in a base or subbase course. Although it is generally of high enough quality to be used as base material, RCM can also be used for lesser applications …

Potential Use of Recycled Crushed Concrete-Recycled …

It has been found that incorporating glass cullet into recycled concrete aggregates in the subbase layer provides satisfactory shear strength, bearing capacity, and crushing resistance [28, 29 ...

Bases/Subbases for Concrete Pavements: State-of-the …

• Discuss the fundamentals of bases and subbases for concrete pavements • Understand the design, construction, and cost considerations of bases and subbases • Understand European …

Sustainable Materials: A Review of Recycled Concrete …

In this paper, a comprehensive literature review was conducted on the utilization of recycled concrete aggregate (RCA), which is the dominant construction and demolition waste material, in base and subbase layers and its comparison with natural aggregate (NA).

Use of recycled aggregates in road sub-base construction and concrete

The values in RCA + AW were density of 2.12 g/cm 3 and moisture content of 12.39%. Optimum moisture contents are higher for recycled materials, and the density is lower than that of AG because of ...

Best Fill Under Concrete Slabs

Recycled crushed concrete is an excellent source for subbase material. The Concrete Producer. A base course on top of the subbase makes it easier to get to the proper grade and to get it flat. If you use some sort of a choker course of …

Subgrades and Subbases for Concrete Pavements

The pavement structure of a concrete pavement typically consists of a concrete sur-face and subbase(s) placed upon a prepared subgrade (a "base" is part of an asphalt pavement struc ture, while a subbase is an optional element of a concrete pavement structure). 1 Chapter 1. Introduction and Terminology – Page 1 Key Point Page