The Behavior of FRA Concrete with High Replacement Ratio

Abstract:

This study deals with determination of the properties of the fine recycled aggregate (FRA) concrete with partial replacement of natural sand in concrete mixtures. The FRA was obtained from concrete waste and crushed on fraction 0 – 4 mm by laboratory jaw crusher. The geometrical and physical properties of natural sand and the FRA were tested. The main goal of this study is evaluation of the basic physical and mechanical properties of the concrete with partial natural sand replacement by the FRA such as workability, water absorption capacity, compressive strength and flexural strength. A total four concrete mixtures were prepared. The first concrete mixture was prepared only with natural sand, did not include the FRA. In other concrete mixtures, natural sand was replaced by the FRA in various replacement ratios (40 %, 50 %, and 60 %). All concrete mixtures were designated with the same parameters for clear comparison. The workability of fresh concrete mixtures and physical and mechanical properties of hardened concrete were tested.

• Periodical: Key Engineering Materials (Volume 760)
• Pages: 204-209
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.760.204
• Online since: January 2018
• Authors: Magdaléna Šefflová*
• Keywords: Behaviour, Concrete, Fine Recycled Aggregate

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