Partial Replacement of Fine Aggregates by Rubber in Concrete
Partial Replacement of Fine Aggregates by Rubber in Concrete
Partial Replacement of Fine Aggregates by Rubber in Concrete
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coarse sand as compared to the coarse aggregate. It is rubber particles and aggregate particles which
also observed that the sieved rubber is a well graded prevents mixes to be more consistent.
material, conforming to BS 882: 1992 requirements
for use as aggregate in concrete.
and the cement decreases. This is due to the weakness of the samples at 10 minutes for all mixes is shown in
of the rubber particles compared to the fine aggregate Figure 7.
particles. However, the partial replacement of fine Table 2 ISAT results for Mixes A, B and C
aggregates with 5% of rubber can potentially be used
Initial Surface Absorption,
in low strength concrete applications. ml/(m2s)
Mix
10 min 30 min 60 min
Drying Shrinkage
The results for the drying shrinkage tests for all
mixes are shown in Figure 6. It is observed that as the
fine aggregates are replaced by 5% and 10 % of
rubber, the drying shrinkage increases by 24% and
34% respectively. As the rubber content increases,
the amount of fine aggregates and therefore the total
volume aggregate decreases. Hence, less restraint to
shrinkage is provided by the aggregates thereby
increasing the drying shrinkage of the specimens
containing rubber. This is also due to the weak
bonding between rubber and the cement paste.
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Figure 8 Variation of modulus of elasticity with Figure 10 Variation of flexural strength with rubber
rubber content content
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