An Experimental and Modeling Investigation on the Effect of Recycled Aggregate Concrete in M20 Grade Concrete
摘要
The use of building and demolition waste aggregates helps to reduce the depletion of natural aggregates as well as the challenges associated with mining the aggregates. It has been observed that the quality of natural aggregates is superior to that of building and demolition waste aggregates. As a result, demolition waste aggregates have a restricted use. However, the lower cost of producing concrete from construction and demolition waste aggregates must be considered. With this in consideration, this study had the objective to investigate the workability and mechanical qualities of recycled aggregate concrete (RAC) to those of conventional normal aggregate concrete (NAC). In this study, recycled aggregates were used with a replacement percentage of 0%, 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100% of conventional aggregates. The specimens were casted in accordance with IS 10262 codal requirements with a mix ratio of 1: 2.01: 3.47 to achieve a target compressive strength of 20 MPa. Various parameters like as workability, compressive strength, and split tensile strength tests were performed on specimens aged 7, 14, 21, 28, and 56 days in this study. The results showed that concrete with 25% RCA had good workability and mechanical qualities. Modeling investigations were also conducted to ensure the experimental studies.