Recycled aggregates: Production, properties and value-added sustainable applications

Abstract

Part of an extensive research undertaken by the Concrete and Masonry Research Group at Kingston University-London was reported to demonstrate through scientific research and full-scale site trials, that quality recycled concrete aggregates can be produced and can be used successfully in a range of concrete applications. The effects of up to 100% coarse recycled concrete aggregate (RCA) on fresh, engineering and durability related properties were established and assessed its suitability for use in a rage of sustainable applications.

Keywords

construction and demolition waste / recycling / recycled concrete aggregate / fresh properties / engineering and durability performance

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