A conceptual model for designing recycled aggregate concrete for structural applications. ([2016])

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Marco Pepe.
• Authors: Pepe, Marco
• Contents: Parts of this thesis have been published in the following journal articles:; Supervisor's Foreword; Acknowledgments; Contents; Symbols and Abbreviations; About the Author; 1 Introduction; 1.1 Motivation; 1.2 Main Contributions; 1.3 Thesis Outline; References; 2 Concrete Industry: Waste Generation and Environmental Concerns; 2.1 Construction and Demolition Waste; 2.2 Concrete and Construction Industry: Aggregates Sources; 2.3 Concrete and Construction Industry: Cement Production; References; 3 Regulatory Environment and Guidelines for RACs; 3.1 The Italian Code for Constructions. 3.2 RILEM Recommendations3.3 DAfStb Guidelines and DIN Standards; 3.4 British Standards; 3.5 Buildings Department of the Hong Kong; 3.6 American Concrete Institute; 3.7 Cement Concrete and Aggregates Australia; 3.8 Main Conclusions Drawn from Existing Regulations and Standards; References; 4 Recycled Concrete Aggregates; 4.1 State of the Art for Recycled Concrete Aggregates (RCAs); 4.1.1 Processing Procedures; 4.1.2 Attached Mortar Evaluation; 4.1.3 Engineering Properties of RCAs; 4.2 Physical and Mechanical Characterisation of RCAs; 4.2.1 Attached Mortar Content. 4.2.2 Porosity, Water Absorption and Particle Density4.2.3 Mechanical Strength; 4.2.4 Bond Strength Between Aggregates and Cement Paste; 4.3 Alternative Processing Procedures for RCAs; References; 5 Recycled Aggregate Concretes; 5.1 Basic Aspects About Concrete Mix Design and Technology; 5.1.1 The Role of Aggregates in Concrete Mixture; 5.1.2 Portland Cement; 5.1.3 Influence of Moisture Content and w/c Ratio; 5.1.4 Curing Conditions; 5.2 State of the Art for Recycled Aggregate Concrete (RAC); 5.2.1 Workability; 5.2.2 Compressive Strength; 5.2.3 Static Modulus of Elasticity. 5.2.4 Tensile and Flexural Strength5.2.5 Drying Shrinkage; 5.3 Experimental Activities; 5.3.1 Influence of Alternative Processing Procedures on RCAs; 5.3.2 Influence of the Initial Moisture Condition of RCAs; 5.3.3 Influence of the Aggregate Replacement and Water to Cement Ratios; References; 6 Insights into the Influence of Cement Replacement in Recycled Aggregate Concrete; 6.1 Fly Ash in Recycled Aggregate Concrete; 6.1.1 Workability; 6.1.2 Compressive Strength; 6.1.3 Alkali-Silica Reaction; 6.1.4 Carbonation Depth; 6.1.5 Chloride Ion Penetration Resistance; 6.2 Experimental Activities. 6.2.1 Mix Composition and Experimental Programme6.2.2 Analysis of the Results; 6.3 Empirical Relationships for Compressive Strength of RAC+Fly Ash; 6.4 Conclusions; References; 7 Predicting the Mechanical Properties of RAC; 7.1 Compressible Packing Model; 7.1.1 Theoretical Formulation; 7.1.2 Application; 7.2 Lattice Model; 7.2.1 Theoretical Formulation; 7.2.2 Application; 7.3 A Proposed Conceptual Model for RACs; 7.3.1 Hydration Model; 7.3.2 Proposed Formulations for Predicting the Strength of RAC; 7.3.3 Model Validation; References; 8 Mix Design Formulation for RAC.
• Publisher Details: Cham : Springer
• Publication Date: 2016
• Copyright Date: 2016
• Extent: 1 online resource, illustrations (some color)
• Subjects: 620.1/36; Engineering; Aggregates (Building materials); Concrete; Concrete -- Environmental aspects; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Engineering (General); TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Reference; Aggregates (Building materials); Concrete; Concrete -- Environmental aspects; Science -- Mechanics -- Solids; Technology & Engineering -- Material Science; Science -- Mathematical Physics; Mechanics of solids; Materials science; Mathematical physics; Building construction; Mechanics; Mechanics, Applied; Materials; Technology & Engineering -- Civil -- General; Building construction & materials; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783319264738; 3319264737; 3319264729; 9783319264721
• Related ISBNs: 9783319264721
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references.; Note: Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed December 16, 2015).
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