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Concrete with Recycled Rubber
Concrete using recycled tyre rubber hits the road to a circular economy. The new greener and lighter concrete produced by researchers from RMIT University can also reduce manufacturing and transportation costs significantly.
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(Source: website of Concrete using recycled tyre rubber hits the road to a circular economy - RMIT University)
School of Engineering, RMIT University
Product specifications
Engineers from RMIT University have managed to replace 100% of conventional aggregates in concrete – such as gravel and crushed rock – with rubber from discarded tyres that meets building codes, promising a boost for the circular economy.
Product images
Image 1- Concrete with Recycled Rubber
Source: Adapted from Mohammad Islam RMIT University
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Image 2- Concrete with Recycled Rubber
Source: Adapted from Mohammad Islam RMIT University
Product video
Click the following link (here) to watch the video showcasing the application of concrete with recycled rubber.
Areas of application
It can be ustilised in housing and transportation projects.
More information about Concrete with Recycled Rubber
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Real-world project
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Publications
1- Design and strength optimization method for the production of structural lightweight concrete: An experimental investigation for the complete replacement of conventional coarse aggregates by waste rubber particles
Award
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Contact details
Professor Jie Li
Professor of Civil and Infrastructure Engineering, School of Engineering