Assessing relationships among properties of demolished concrete, recycled aggregate and recycled aggregate concrete using regression analysis

Vivian W. Y. Tam, K. Wang, C. M. Tam

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    Abstract

    Recycled demolished concrete (DC) as recycled aggregate (RA) and recycled aggregate concrete (RAC) is generally suitable for most construction applications. Low-grade applications, including sub-base and roadwork, have been implemented in many countries; however, higher-grade activities are rarely considered. This paper examines relationships among DC characteristics, properties of their RA and strength of their RAC using regression analysis. Ten samples collected from demolition sites are examined. The results show strong correlation among the DC samples, properties of RA and RAC. It should be highlighted that inferior quality of DC will lower the quality of RA and thus their RAC. Prediction of RAC strength is also formulated from the DC characteristics and the RA properties. From that, the RAC performance from DC and RA can be estimated. In addition, RAC design requirements can also be developed at the initial stage of concrete demolition. Recommendations are also given to improve the future concreting practice.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)703-714
    Number of pages12
    JournalJournal of Hazardous Materials
    Volume152
    Issue number2
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2008

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