Abstract:
This paper focus on investigation of properties of recycled aggregate and use of recycled concrete aggregates to partially or
fully replaced natural aggregates in the production of lower grade concrete. Recycled products may reduce the demands for
new materials. Among which recycled aggregate (RA) is one of the major construction waste capable of being reused in the
production of concrete.
To evaluate the viability of this process, an experimental campaign was implemented in order to monitor the mechanical
behavior of such concrete. With aim of that, the recycled aggregate properties were evaluated at the beginning before utilizing
them in concrete application. The obtained test results in assessing properties of aggregate are reported in terms of (i) particle
size distribution; (ii) particle density; (iii) porosity and absorption; (IV) particle shape; (v) strength and toughness.
