Abstract
Rubberised concrete exhibits lower workability and substantially reduced compressive strength in which these characteristics have greatly inhibited the development of viable rubberised concrete products. The approach
adopted in this study is to accept the inherent low strength and workability properties of rubberised concrete and develop viable low strength applications such as concrete blocks with have beneficial characteristics and good economic viability. This study seeks to take advantage of the low thermal conductivity of rubber to develop thermally efficient rubberised concrete products which can be used in dwelling construction. Improving the energy efficiency of buildings is an important part of the UK Government’s drive to conserve energy and reduce
national CO2 emissions.
| Language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Excellence in concrete construction through innovation |
| Subtitle of host publication | proceedings of the International Conference on Concrete Construction, Kingston University, London, UK., 9-10 September 2008 |
| Editors | Mukesh C. Limbachiya, Hsein Y. Kew |
| Place of Publication | London |
| Pages | 533-543 |
| Number of pages | 11 |
| Publication status | Published - 2009 |
| Event | International Conference on Concrete Construction - London, United Kingdom Duration: 9 Sep 2008 → 10 Sep 2008 |
Conference
| Conference | International Conference on Concrete Construction |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom |
| City | London |
| Period | 9/09/08 → 10/09/08 |
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Keywords
- rubberised concrete
- product development
- recycling
- waste tyres
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Investigation into the potential of rubberised concrete products. / KEW, Hsein Yang; Etebar, K.; Limbachiya, M.C.; Kenny, Michael.
Excellence in concrete construction through innovation: proceedings of the International Conference on Concrete Construction, Kingston University, London, UK., 9-10 September 2008. ed. / Mukesh C. Limbachiya; Hsein Y. Kew. London, 2009. p. 533-543.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
TY - CHAP
T1 - Investigation into the potential of rubberised concrete products
AU - KEW, Hsein Yang
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AU - Limbachiya, M.C.
AU - Kenny, Michael
PY - 2009
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N2 - Currently, the implementation of research in rubberised concrete has been poor with few examples of successful use in industry or product development. However, the recycling of waste tyres in civil engineering applications is currently very low, so that the demand for viable new products remains pressing. Rubberised concrete exhibits lower workability and substantially reduced compressive strength in which these characteristics have greatly inhibited the development of viable rubberised concrete products. The approach adopted in this study is to accept the inherent low strength and workability properties of rubberised concrete and develop viable low strength applications such as concrete blocks with have beneficial characteristics and good economic viability. This study seeks to take advantage of the low thermal conductivity of rubber to develop thermally efficient rubberised concrete products which can be used in dwelling construction. Improving the energy efficiency of buildings is an important part of the UK Government’s drive to conserve energy and reduce national CO2 emissions.
AB - Currently, the implementation of research in rubberised concrete has been poor with few examples of successful use in industry or product development. However, the recycling of waste tyres in civil engineering applications is currently very low, so that the demand for viable new products remains pressing. Rubberised concrete exhibits lower workability and substantially reduced compressive strength in which these characteristics have greatly inhibited the development of viable rubberised concrete products. The approach adopted in this study is to accept the inherent low strength and workability properties of rubberised concrete and develop viable low strength applications such as concrete blocks with have beneficial characteristics and good economic viability. This study seeks to take advantage of the low thermal conductivity of rubber to develop thermally efficient rubberised concrete products which can be used in dwelling construction. Improving the energy efficiency of buildings is an important part of the UK Government’s drive to conserve energy and reduce national CO2 emissions.
KW - rubberised concrete
KW - product development
KW - recycling
KW - waste tyres
M3 - Chapter
SN - 9780415475921
SP - 533
EP - 543
BT - Excellence in concrete construction through innovation
A2 - Limbachiya, Mukesh C.
A2 - Kew, Hsein Y.
CY - London
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