Comparative Analysis of Conventional Concrete Mixture and Concrete Incorporating Recycled Rubber and Iron Oxide

María Guerra-Ortiz, Christian Cardenas-Cardenas, Jorge Flores-Rada, Bowen Xu, David Valverde Burneo, Natividad Garcia-Troncoso*

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Abstract

The exploration of the use of recyclable materials for concrete production and the improvement of its properties is a frequently employed resource to make the production of this material a sustainable and less environmentally harmful process. Therefore, the creation of a concrete based on recycled rubber and iron oxide represents a significant advancement for the industry, with rubber being a burgeoning material due to its continuous use in the industrial sector for its properties resistant to abrasion, UV rays, water, and chemicals. The application of recycled rubber in a concrete mixture result in a concrete that surpasses conventional concrete in compression and flexural strength, as well as energy absorption capacity. This signifies a step forward in utilizing rubber-derived waste, confirmed through laboratory tests where a comparison of sample properties was carried out to achieve a specimen with superior physical and chemical characteristics compared to those available in the market.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication9th World Congress on Civil, Structural, and Environmental Engineering, CSEE 2024
EditorsHany El Naggar, Joaquim Barros, Paulo Cachim
PublisherAvestia Publishing
ISBN (Print)9781990800351
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2024
Event9th World Congress on Civil, Structural, and Environmental Engineering, CSEE 2024 - London, United Kingdom
Duration: 14 Apr 202416 Apr 2024

Publication series

NameWorld Congress on Civil, Structural, and Environmental Engineering
ISSN (Electronic)2371-5294

Conference

Conference9th World Congress on Civil, Structural, and Environmental Engineering, CSEE 2024
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityLondon
Period14/04/2416/04/24

Keywords

  • iron ixode
  • mechanical properties
  • rubber concrete
  • rubber particles

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