Investigating the Civil Engineering Properties of Concrete Produced from Construction and Demolition Waste.
This study explored the potential of using Recycled Concrete Aggregates (RCA) and Recycled Brick Fragments (RBF) as sustainable alternatives to natural aggregates in concrete production. The investigation focuses on the workability, compressive strength, and density of concrete mixes with varying pr...
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| Format: | Thesis |
| Language: | English |
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Kabale University
2024
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12493/2547 |
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| Summary: | This study explored the potential of using Recycled Concrete Aggregates (RCA) and Recycled Brick Fragments (RBF) as sustainable alternatives to natural aggregates in concrete production. The investigation focuses on the workability, compressive strength, and density of concrete mixes with varying proportions of RCA and RBF, ranging from 0% to 100% replacement. The results show that increasing RBF composition decreases workability and compressive strength, while RCA exhibits better performance. The optimal mix is achieved with 10% RBF and 90% RCA, attaining target of 20MPa. The density of all mixes falls within the normal weight concrete range. This research demonstrates the feasibility of using RCA and RBF in concrete production, offering a promising solution for sustainable construction practices. |
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