An analytical study of strengthening conventional concrete by replacing it with rubcrete concrete. (2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Chaturvedi, Rishabh; Islam, Anas; Singh, Pradeep Kumar
• Is Part Of: Materials today. Volume 45:Part 2(2021)
• Page Start: 2972
• Page End: 2975
• Publication Date: 2021
• Subjects: Compressive strength -- Cost analysis -- Rubcrete -- Strength characteristics; Materials science -- Congresses -- Periodicals; 620.1
• DOI: 10.1016/j.matpr.2020.11.954
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2214-7853

Abstract

Abstract: In recent times, Non– Bio Degradable waste has been a major problem in World. In our Day-to-Day life due to increased consumption of the materials like Plastic, Rubber, Glass in Domestic and Industrial activities in rapidly developing countries like India, USA, Germany etc., it has been creating major harm to the Environment. About 6.3 billion tons of plastic waste, 3.5 billion tons of Rubber waste has been generated in the world so far. If this continues, then our future generations will have to face many serious problems. The probable solutions to reduce their damage to the Environment are either reducing their usage in daily times or recycling them. The first choice is inevitable, as we are habituated using these products. It is possible to adopt the latter. Using proper techniques, Rubber and other materials could be used in construction and other activities by adopting latest technologies. Our research is about, how we could properly use the Scrap Rubber as a Replacement material to Coarse Aggregate in Concrete and minimize the use of Coarse Aggregate. Concrete is a versatile, legendary and supremely strong material which is manufactured with the combination of Cement with Aggregates and Water. It is used in Construction of Structural Elements like Foundations, Columns, Beams and Slabs. It has been ruling the Construction industry since mid 1800‟s. By Replacing Coarse Aggregate with Rubber, it will save the Environment against Pollution from Rubber and Extraction of Aggregates through Quarrying. This will be a major boon towards the Environment. The Concrete obtained by Replacing Coarse Aggregate with Rubber can be called as RUBCRETE. Cost analysis comparison is also done in this paper for rubcrete concrete and conventional concrete.