The use of recycled rubber tyres in concrete construction

R.A. Cairns, H.Y. Kew, M.J. Kenny

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapter

62 Downloads (Pure)

Abstract

The growing problem of waste tyre disposal in the UK can be alleviated if new recycling routes can be found for the surplus tyres. One of the largest potential routes is in construction, but usage of waste tyres in civil engineering is currently very low. This study investigates the potential of incorporating recycled rubber tyre chips into Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) concrete. This report presents the workability, strength and durability properties of concrete incorporating rubber tyre chips as a partial replacement for the coarse aggregate in the concrete. Plain rubber aggregate and rubber aggregate coated with cement paste were used. The results showed that concrete incorporating rubber aggregate has lower workability and unit weight and exhibited a notable reduction in compressive strength. However, the rubberised concrete did not exhibit a typical failure mode of plain concrete and a beneficial effect on flexural strength was observed.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSustainable Waste Management and Recycling
Subtitle of host publicationUsed/Post-Consumer Tyres. Proceedings of the International Conference of the Concrete and Masonry Research Group 2004
EditorsMukesh Limbachiya , John Roberts
Place of PublicationLondon
PublisherThomas Telford Ltd.
Pages135-142
Number of pages7
Volume3
ISBN (Print)9780727732866
Publication statusPublished - 6 Sept 2004

Keywords

  • recycled rubber tyres
  • concrete construction
  • civil engineering
  • recycling

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'The use of recycled rubber tyres in concrete construction'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this