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RECYCLING OF CONCRETE AGGREGATES

BY
TABREZ ASNATH
14H11A0-185
Introduction
Of
RCA
 When structures made of concrete are demolished
or renovated, concrete recycling is an increasingly
common method of utilizing the rubble.
Concrete was once routinely trucked
to landfills for disposal, but recycling has a number
of benefits that have made it a more attractive
option in this age of greater environmental
awareness, more environmental laws, and the
desire to keep construction costs down.
History
of
RCA
properties
of
RCA
 SHAPE AND TEXTURE: RCA aggregates, both
coarse and fine, tend to be very angular and
rough due to the crushing of the virgin
aggregate particles and the presence of
cement paste that continues to cling to the
surfaces of the aggregate.
Absorption Capacity-
*The amount of water that an aggregate can
absorb is called absorption capacity.
*The porous nature of the cement paste portion
of the recycled aggregates increases its
absorption capacity.
 Specific Gravity- It is a measure of the density
of an aggregate. The lower specific gravity of
RCA is due to the crushed mortar present in
and on the aggregate particles which makes it
less dense than NA because of its porosity and
entrained air structure.
 L.A. Abrasion Mass Loss-
The loss for RCA is usually higher than NA. In
general, the greater the loss the softer the
aggregate and the less suitable it is for
concrete.
 Chloride Content- There is concern that RCA
with high chloride contents may affect the
durability of the new concrete and the corrosion
of steel in new concrete.
uses
of
RCA
 Urbanization growth rate in India is very high
due to industrialization. Growth rate of India is
reaching 9% of GDP.
Rapid infrastructure development requires a
large quantity of construction materials, land
requirements & the site.
applications
of
RCA
 Ready Mix Concrete
It is used for residential slab and foundation;
walk and curb residential street; commercial
slab and foundation and concrete paving per
aggregate approval.
 Pipe Bedding:

.Recycled concrete can serve as a stable bed or

firm foundation in which to lay underground
utilities.
 Paving Blocks:

Recycled aggregate have been used as paving

blocks in some countries.
 Building Blocks:

Recycled aggregate has been used as building

blocks
benefits
of
RCA
 Cost Savings

Homeowners and contractors alike can save

some money by working with RCA.
 Eco Friendly

Perhaps the most important advantage of

using RCA is that it is a green construction
material
 Versatility

RCA is able to be used for a number of different

functions that are suitable for construction
applications, landscaping projects and home
improvement endeavours.
 Durability

Studies conducted by the Federal Highway

Administration have shown that, despite having
been recycled from concrete scrap,
 Residential Base

When installing a new driveway, walkway or

patio, youll need to first lay down a layer of a
reliable base material.
 Commercial/Municipal Base

Because commercial parking lots and

municipal roads are so heavily trafficked,
 General Construction

You may see construction sites where RCA is

laid down at the project entrance in order to
stop the tracking of mud.
 Thank you