Recycling of landfill wastes (tyres, plastics and glass) in construction–A review on global waste generation, performance, application and future opportunities
The world is moving towards a circular economy that focuses on reducing wastes and
kee** materials in use for the longest time possible. This paper critically reviewed three of …
kee** materials in use for the longest time possible. This paper critically reviewed three of …
Crumb rubber as partial replacement for fine aggregate in concrete: An overview
F Ren, J Mo, Q Wang, JCM Ho - Construction and Building Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
Waste tyres cause tremendous pressure and ecological issues for the entire tyre industry
when accumulated in cultivated land or combusted. Crumb rubber (< 5 mm) grinded from …
when accumulated in cultivated land or combusted. Crumb rubber (< 5 mm) grinded from …
[HTML][HTML] Performance of crumb rubber concrete made with high contents of heat pre-treated rubber and magnetized water
For many years, several research has been conducted to investigate the use of tyre rubber
waste as a substitute for concrete fine and coarse aggregates to decrease its unfavourable …
waste as a substitute for concrete fine and coarse aggregates to decrease its unfavourable …
[HTML][HTML] Transforming spent coffee grounds into a valuable resource for the enhancement of concrete strength
The decomposition of organic waste going to landfills produces methane gas, which is 21
times worse than CO 2 in its global warming potential. Spent coffee grounds (SCG) are one …
times worse than CO 2 in its global warming potential. Spent coffee grounds (SCG) are one …
Mechanical performance and durability of geopolymer lightweight rubber concrete
This research focuses on producing and testing a type of geopolymer concrete as an
alternative to the conventional Portland cement concrete. The proposed concrete …
alternative to the conventional Portland cement concrete. The proposed concrete …
[HTML][HTML] Investigation of durability properties for structural lightweight concrete with discarded vehicle tire rubbers: A study for the complete replacement of …
This innovative study presents the manufacture of structural lightweight concrete (SLWC)
with 100% waste coarser tire rubber and sets an inaugurating move in identifying its …
with 100% waste coarser tire rubber and sets an inaugurating move in identifying its …
Design and strength optimization method for the production of structural lightweight concrete: An experimental investigation for the complete replacement of …
End-of-life tires are a challenging waste because of their non-biodegradable properties,
high production volume, and low utilization rate. Extensive research is currently being …
high production volume, and low utilization rate. Extensive research is currently being …
[HTML][HTML] Carbon sequestration from waste and carbon dioxide mineralisation in concrete–A stronger, sustainable and eco-friendly solution to support circular economy
The production of concrete is heavily reliant on the continuous mining of natural resources,
with the majority component being the natural aggregates which make up about 70–75% of …
with the majority component being the natural aggregates which make up about 70–75% of …
[HTML][HTML] Microstructure, thermal conductivity and carbonation resistance properties of sustainable structural lightweight concrete incorporating 100% coarser rubber …
An all-encompassing effort has been performed to utilize waste tire rubber particles for
replacing binders and conventional aggregates in concrete, and very little work has been …
replacing binders and conventional aggregates in concrete, and very little work has been …
3D concrete printing with cement-coated recycled crumb rubber: Compressive and microstructural properties
The modification of a rubber surface, such as cement coating, is an effective method for
enhancing the mechanical performance of concrete containing recycled rubber particles …
enhancing the mechanical performance of concrete containing recycled rubber particles …