Abstract
Due to the known loss of compressive strength experienced by crumb rubber concrete (CRC) compared with conventional concrete, there have been few applications explored to date for the structural use of these materials. This paper describes experimental work conducted to explore the possible future use of CRC for structural columns by evaluating the use of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) confinement as a means of overcoming the material deficiencies (decreased compressive strength). The results indicated that the use of FRP to confine rubberized concrete effectively negates the decrease in strength and retains the advantages of increased ductility that arise from rubberized concrete. This indicates promising potential for structural column applications, particularly in seismic zones. © 2013 Published by Elsevier Ltd.
Recommended Citation
O. Youssf et al., "An Experimental Investigation of Crumb Rubber Concrete Confined by Fibre Reinforced Polymer Tubes," Construction and Building Materials, vol. 53, pp. 522 - 532, Elsevier, Feb 2014.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2013.12.007
Department(s)
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering
Keywords and Phrases
Crumb rubber; FRP confined concrete; Rubber treatment; Rubberized concrete; Sustainable construction
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
0950-0618
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
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Publication Date
28 Feb 2014
