Publication Title
Buildings
Document Type
Article
Abstract/Description
Rubberized concrete is widely used in construction by utilizing the advantages of partially replacing fine or coarse aggregate with rubber to enhance several properties of concrete and provide an environmentally friendly solution. This paper experimentally explores the influence of utilizing crumb rubber (CR) as an alternate coarse aggregate in concrete. Concrete specimens were prepared with different percentages of rubber (0%, 5%, 10%, 15%, and 20%). Additionally, other parameters, such as freezing–thawing cycles, temperature, and stainless steel fibers (SSFs), were investigated. The workability of fresh concrete and the compression properties of hardened concrete were examined. Reductions in the mechanical properties of rubberized concrete were obtained. The compressive strength reductions ranged between 13% and 50%, based on the percentage of CR in the concrete mix. However, a lesser unit weight and higher toughness were obtained relative to conventional concrete. The average unit weight decreased by 1.3%, 2.5%, 3.4%, and 5.7% of the control mixture when 5%, 10%, 15%, and 20% of the CR were incorporated into the concrete mixtures, respectively. Regression models to predict the compressive strength and unit weight of concrete with CR were developed. In addition, a life cycle cost analysis (LCCA) to identify and quantify the possible benefits of using CR in concrete mixes was carried out. Using rubberized concrete mixtures for thin white topping offered a slightly lower net present value compared to the ordinary concrete mix.
Department
Engineering and Technology
First Page
280
Last Page
302
DOI
10.3390/buildings13020280
Volume
13
ISSN
2075-5309
Date
1-18-2023
Citation Information
El-Zohairy, Ayman; Sanchez, Matthew; Abediniangerabi, Bahram; and Moler, Perry, "Performance of Rubberized Concrete and the Effect of Temperature and Stainless Steel Fibers" (2023). Faculty Publications. 212.
https://digitalcommons.tamuc.edu/cose-faculty-publications/212
