Recycling and reuse of waste concrete in China

Xuping Li

Resources, Conservation & Recycling, 2009, vol. 53, issue 3, 107-112

Abstract: This paper presents an extensive overview of the achievements in the study on the mechanical behaviour of elements and structures made of recycled aggregate concrete (RAC) in China. Experimental findings on the flexural and shear properties of RAC beams, the compressive behaviour of RAC columns, the seismic performance of RAC column-beam joints and frame structures are summarized and discussed. The related design recommendations given in the first Chinese code on RAC—Technical Code for Application of Recycled Aggregate Concrete (DG/TJ07-008), are also briefly introduced. The design formulas are evaluated using the test data available. Furthermore, some successful practical applications of RAC in the pavements and building structures are also presented.

Keywords: Recycled aggregate concrete (RAC); Structural behaviour; Design approach; Practical engineering applications (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2009
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DOI: 10.1016/j.resconrec.2008.11.005

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