SHRINKAGE OF CONCRETE WITH REPLACEMENT OF AGGREGATE WITH RECYCLED CONCRETE AGGREGATE

This paper gives results of an experimental analysis of samples of concrete where a portion of the natural aggregate was replaced with recycled aggregate originating from recycled concrete aggregate (RCA). Experimental analysis was performed to obtain shrinkage properties (basic and dried) of the concrete containing RCA (CRCA). The percentages of replacement of natural aggregate with RCA were 0, 15, 30, 60, and 100%, with test conditions of 50% RH and 20 deg C. Results of these trials are compared with reference concrete tests at an age of 270 days. These results demonstrate an increase in the shrinkage of the CRCA that is proportional to the amount of RCA used as a replacement for the natural aggregate. When compared to the reference concrete, the drying shrinkage evidences significant changes; however, the evolution over time is similar to that of standard concrete.

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  • English

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  • Features: Figures; Photos; References; Tables;
  • Pagination: p. 475-495

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  • Accession Number: 00976528
  • Record Type: Publication
  • ISBN: 0870310895
  • Report/Paper Numbers: SP-209-26
  • Files: TRIS
  • Created Date: Jul 22 2004 12:00AM