Life Cycle Analysis of Recycled Aggregate in Concrete Production
Author(s):
Pallavi Shelke , KJCOE, Pune; S. S. Deshmukh, KJCOE, Pune
Keywords:
Concrete, Natural Coarse Aggregate, Recycled Concrete Aggregate, Fresh Properties, Hardened Properties, Durability
Abstract:
Recycling of concrete waste as an aggregate for new concrete construction saves huge disposal cost, conserves natural resources, and provides economic benefits also. Accordingly recycled aggregates when replace natural aggregates, reduce the unit cost of concrete and conserves energy. In addition, recycled aggregates when used improve the economy too. Recycling of concrete is a relatively simple process. It involves breaking, removing, and crushing existing concrete into a material with a specified size and quality. The quality of concrete with recycled concrete aggregates is very dependent on the quality of the recycled material used. The experimental analysis has been divided in to two categories by comparing the quality of concrete produced by natural aggregates and crushed cubes aggregates. The concrete mix is designed for characteristic M 30 strength. The water/cement ratio is kept as variable. The qualities of these fresh concretes as regards to workability are accessed. The cost analysis for conventional as well as recycled aggregate concrete is the main aspect of this project for the optimized recycled aggregate.
Other Details:
| Manuscript Id | : | IJSTEV5I2023
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| Published in | : | Volume : 5, Issue : 2
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| Publication Date | : | 01/09/2018
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| Page(s) | : | 41-45
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