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Mechanical and Microstructural Properties of Rubberized Concrete After Surface Modification of Waste Tire Rubber Crumb

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Rubberized concrete is highly effective in areas where more flexibility is required. Compared to standard concrete, rubberized concrete has greater flexibility, impact resistance, and lower unit weight. In this study, sulfuric acid is used in the surface treatment process of rubber particles to strengthen the bonding property of rubber particles and cement paste. Six waste tire rubber crumb contents (0, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30%) and particle sizes of 0.6–2.36 mm were used as partial replacement of fine aggregate in concrete. Microstructural analyses (EDX, TGA, XRD) are conducted on rubber crumbs to examine rubber’s compatibility before using it in concrete. The fresh, hardened, microstructural properties (SEM and XRD) and stress vs. strain behavior of rubberized concrete are investigated. From the SEM image, it is analyzed that surface treatment improves the bonding properties of rubber particles and cement paste compared to untreated rubber particles. The mechanical properties of rubberized concrete reduce by increasing the rubber crumb in the mix. Still, the results are not much troubling up to 15% replacement level of rubber crumb, and the rubberized concrete has a highly deformable capacity than standard concrete.

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This work is supported by the Civil Engineering Department, Delhi Technological University. Mr. Sandeep Mishra, Department of Applied Physics, helped in the XRD analysis related to the central instrumentation facility of the Delhi Technological University.

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Kumar, R., Dev, N. Mechanical and Microstructural Properties of Rubberized Concrete After Surface Modification of Waste Tire Rubber Crumb. Arab J Sci Eng 47, 4571–4587 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13369-021-06154-w

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