Energy and CO2 from high performance recycled aggregate production

The production of recycled coarse aggregate implies generating large amounts of fines – a minimum fraction of 35–40%. As Fig. 2 shows, the generation of fines increases with a reduction in porosity of the recycled coarse aggregate, which is an increase in quality. Some recycling processes generate water absorptions around 1% …

(PDF) RECYCLED AGGREGATE CONCRETE (RAC): A viable

This paper presents the results of a study. undertaken to examine the in uence of recycled concrete aggregate on the properties of new concrete and its life cycle cost (LCC) analysis. It is clear ...

A review of recycled aggregate in concrete applications …

Depending on its quality, recycled aggregate can be used in hydraulically bound material or in the production of new concrete, only if, the recycled aggregate …

Environmental and Economic Comparison of Natural and Recycled …

Recycled aggregates (RAs) have been playing an important role in replacing natural aggregates (NAs) in concrete production, thereby contributing to a reduction in the extraction of natural resources and the promotion of a circular economy. However, it is important to assess the global impacts of this replacement, in both environmental and …

Recycled Aggregate: A Viable Solution for Sustainable …

Furthermore, around 32 bi tons of natural aggregate (NA) are extracted annually. In this scenario, replacing NA with recycled aggregate (RA) from C&DW and …

Recycled Aggregate Concrete (RAC)

Recycled Aggregate Concrete (RAC) ... Therefore the emission of CO2 in the production of new cement is less than before. As a result recycled aggregate is considered to be green construction material. Here we are reusing crushed hardened concrete in the form of aggregate. From experiments it has found that the compressive, …

Use of recycled fine aggregates and recycled powders in …

The functional units evaluated in this study were the production of 1 m 3 natural aggregate concrete vs. 1 m 3 recycled fine aggregate concrete and 1 m 3 pure cement concrete vs. 1 m 3 concrete containing RP. Download : Download high-res image (292KB) Download : Download full-size image; Fig. 12. Production flow of the objects …

Using Fine Recycled Concrete Aggregate for Mortar Production

This research assessed the performance of mortars in which recycled concrete aggregates (RCA) was a component. It replaced natural sand but kept the same particle size distribution. Three mortars ...

Recycled aggregate concrete from large-scale production …

Recycled aggregate concrete projects (a) Casting of foundation system (including basement walls) of the residential building; (b) casting of sidewalk; (c) coring of concrete block; (d) marked sidewalk with RCA content. ... further study on large-scale production of recycled aggregate concrete using a two-stage mixing approach could …

Production of natural and recycled aggregates: the …

The first scenario considers the production of NA, the second scenario deals with the production of recycled aggregates (RA) with respect to construction and demolition waste, and the third ...

Using fine recycled concrete aggregate for mortar production

In the Hanžič et al.3 study the dry bulk density of the hardened mortars containing recycled aggregate was 8% lower than that of mortar made with natural sand only, and a similar 2014; 17(1) Using Fine Recycled Concrete Aggregate for Mortar Production situation occurred in the Silva et al.6, Bavaresco4 and Pedrozo8 studies.

A review of life cycle assessment of recycled aggregate …

According to mass allocation, the environmental impact is weighted based on the mass ratio between the primary materials (waste disposal) and secondary materials (recycled aggregate production). However, there is a quality reduction between NAs and RAs, which is not considered in the approach of mass allocation. 5.1.6. Economic …

A Study on the Properties of Recycled …

This study was performed to evaluate the freezing and thawing properties of the high strength concrete using recycled coarse aggregate. The recycled coarse aggregate replaced natural crushed ...

(PDF) Structural Sustainable Recycled Aggregate Concrete Production …

The use of recycled aggregates (RA) in the concrete industry has become increasingly popular due to the reduction in natural aggregate (NA) consumption and the ability to reuse demolition waste ...

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Date: 1/1/2024. Experimental Study on Effect of Recycled Reinforced Concrete Waste on Mechanical Properties and Structural behaviour of the Sandy Soil. Publication: IJCSM. Date: 11/30/2023. Recycled Aggregate Mortar Content and Composition Using Handheld X-Ray Fluorescence. Publication: Materials Journal. Date: 9/1/2023.

Recycled Aggregates for Concrete Production: State-of-the-Art

The use of recycled aggregates for concrete production is regulated through the European existing standards, and it is limited to the coarse recycled …

(PDF) Recycled aggregates in concrete production: …

Recycled concrete aggregate is considered as the most abundant and used secondary aggregate in concrete production, other types of solid waste are also being used in concrete for specific...

Ceramic Waste: Reuse as a Recycled Aggregate | SpringerLink

CW is generated worldwide and can be safely reused as a recycled aggregate by simply adapting particle size distribution. Several studies have used crushed CW particles like that presented in Fig. 2 as recycled aggregates in concrete. These CW particles are irregular, have sharp edges and may present a smooth or rough surface …

Sustainable Materials: A Review of Recycled Concrete Aggregate …

Martinez-Arguelles G., Acosta M. P., Dugarte M., Fuentes L. Life Cycle Assessment of Natural and Recycled Concrete Aggregate Production for Road Pavements Applications in the Northern Region of Colombia: Case Study. Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board, 2019. 2673: 397–406.

A review of recycled aggregate concrete modified by …

To offset the shortcomings of recycled aggregate concrete (RAC) made from recycled aggregates, the application of nano-materials has been proved as an innovative and highly efficient strategy. ... The production process of RA, i.e., crushing of waste concrete, results in many micro-cracks in RA. Additionally, a layer of old mortar …

Recycled Aggregate for Structural Concrete

Unfortunately, most of the research focused on using recycled concrete aggregate (RCA) as a base material to the pavement. But in other parts of the world, many recognize RCA as a valuable aggregate source when properly intregated into the mix design process. For example, Japan has used RCA for more than 20 years in structural …

Comparative analysis on costs and benefits of producing …

Also, the environmental benefit of producing one tonne of recycled concrete aggregate was approximately 97 % higher than that for natural aggregate. Hence, the commercial production of recycled concrete aggregates from waste concrete should be promoted as a cost-effective and environmentally beneficial approach for …

Recycled aggregate concrete from large-scale production to sustainable

A field study of recycled aggregate concrete in structural and non-structural element. • Compressive strength and rebound hammer correlation of recycled aggregate concrete. • Long term (up to 5 years) in-situ performance of recycled aggregate concrete. • The long-term strength of recycled aggregate concrete was comparable to conventional ...

Recycled Aggregate: A Viable Solution for Sustainable …

Recycled Aggregate: A Viable Solution for Sustainable Concrete Production. July 2022. Materials 15 (15):5276. DOI: 10.3390/ma15155276. License. …

Recycled Concrete Aggregates: A Review | International …

Since the recycled aggregate has different properties than NA, it behaves differently in concrete mixes and causes the finished concrete to perform unlike conventional concrete. ... Exteberria, M., Vásquez, E., & Marí, A. R. (2007). Influence of amount of recycled coarse aggregates and production process on properties of …

Mechanical performance of recycled aggregate concrete in …

Recycled aggregate has a high water absorption rate, and more water is often needed to be added to the production. Nie et al. [67] found that when the dosage was , compared with natural aggregate concrete, the water consumption of ordinary quality RCA concrete increased by 12.4%.

Recycled Aggregates

Recycling concrete provides sustainability several different ways. The simple act of recycling the concrete reduces the amount of material that must be landfilled. The concrete itself becomes aggregate and any embedded metals can be removed and recycled as well. As space for landfills …

(DOC) AN INTRODUCTION TO RECYCLED AGGREGATE CONCRETE: PRODUCTION AND

AN INTRODUCTION TO RECYCLED AGGREGATE CONCRETE: PRODUCTION AND APPLICATIONS Piyush Sharma Department of Civil Engineering, Amity School of Engineering & Technology Amity University, Haryana, India Email: piyushsharma1015@gmail ABSTRACT To obtain good quality concrete using …

Using Recycled Concrete as a Replacement for Coarse Aggregate …

Part 3-production of recycled aggregate by real-scale plant and quality of recycled aggregate concrete. In: Sustainable Construction: Use of Recycled Concrete Aggregate: Proceedings of the International Symposium Organised by the Concrete Technology Unit, University of Dundee and held at the Department of Trade and …

A Comprehensive Review on Recycled Aggregate and

This study provides a comprehensive review on recycled aggregate (RA) and recycled aggregate concrete (RAC) regarding their history, recycling, reuse …

Recycled aggregates from construction and demolition

Recycled aggregate is a sustainable solution for environmental depletion of construction sector. ... This article presents a literature review on the production and utilization of recycled aggregate in concrete. Because of its higher water absorption and lower density, the use of recycled aggregate can cause a slight reduction in workability ...

Use of Recycled Concrete Aggregates in Production of …

Recycled concrete aggregates (RCA) are used in existing green building composites to promote the environmental preservation of natural coarse aggregates (NCA). Besides, the use of RCA leads to potential solutions to the social and economic problems caused by concrete waste. It is found that insufficient information on the longevity and …

Use of recycled aggregate concrete in structural members: …

Recycled aggregate production per unit weight of waste concrete. Download CSV Display Table. Concrete remains a significant component of mixed concrete waste even after demolition. The data from different demolition scenarios show that concrete accounts for a high percentage, ranging from 90% to 98%. This information is …

Production of natural and recycled aggregates: the …

This producer is the Akam Gravel Company located in the west of Tehran and is a marine quarry with 3 aggregate production lines. The recycling process of the aggregates is similar to that of the NA production plant. In the recycling plants of the aggregates, there are only pre-crushing and crushing steps. This plant (scenario 2) …

Understanding the different types of recycled aggregates

Recycled Aggregate Types. Recycled Type 1 (Sub-Base) Type 1 recycled aggregate is a type of recycled construction material that is produced from crushed concrete and sometimes includes other materials such as brick, asphalt, or rock. It is often used as a sub-base material for road construction, pathways, and hard-standing areas.