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Analysis of the effect of rubber powder on concrete properties using various characterization methods

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A large number of waste tires are discarded every year. These waste tires will have a great impact on the environment. If they can be recycled, environmental and economic benefits can be obtained. In this paper, rubber powder is added to concrete, and a variety of analytical methods are used to study the effect of rubber powder on the performance of concrete. Experiments show that the slump of concrete decreases with the increase of rubber powder substitution rate, and the rheological performance results show that the friction force increases with the increase of rubber powder substitution rate. The compressive strength of concrete decreases with the increase of substitution rate. The results of ICP show that rubber powder will adsorb cations to affect cement hydration. Nanoindentation shows that the addition of rubber powder leads to the decrease of high-density hydration products. The results of SEM-EDS show that rubber powder will affect the Si/Ca of hydration products. The results of UPV and MIP are similar. The hydrophobicity of rubber powder and the poor compatibility with hydration products are the key factors affecting the durability of concrete. Because the rubber powder only needs to be ground to avoid the related process of cement, it can obtain good economic and environmental benefits. In practical engineering, rubber powder can be added appropriately.

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Li, T., Tier, L. Analysis of the effect of rubber powder on concrete properties using various characterization methods. J Rubber Res (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s42464-024-00258-2

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