The equivalent mortar volume method in the manufacturing of recycled aggregate concrete

Kim, Jeonghyun; Sadowski, Łukasz

doi:10.4467/2353737XCT.19.119.11335

Abstract

Many studies have observed that the mechanical properties of concrete made of recycled aggregate are worse than for concrete made of natural aggregate; this is mainly due to the mortar that is attached to the recycled aggregate. In literature, an equivalent mortar volume method in the manufacturing of recycled aggregate concrete has been proposed. This method treats the attached mortar as new mortar. The application of this method can reduce the use of natural materials while maintaining mechanical properties and eliminate the additional processes required for the production of recycled aggregates. The aim of this paper is to briefly describe the recent application of this method, present gaps in current research and anticipated directions for further research.

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The equivalent mortar volume method in the manufacturing of recycled aggregate concrete

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