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Rahul Kumar,
Nirendra Dev,
- Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering Department, GLA University, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Delhi Technological University, Delhi, India
Abstract
According to the collective findings of numerous researchers, waste tire rubber has proven to be a valuable addition to concrete, contributing to advancements in construction. Rubber crumb is artificial rubber polymers, such as butadiene rubber (BR). The chemical composition of tire rubber crumb that is discarded can be represented by the combination of (C5H8)n, (C8H8)x-(C4H6)y, (C4H6)n, C, S8, ZnO, and complicated hydrocarbons. Various studies have explored the mechanical and impact resistance characteristics of rubberized concrete when rubber crumbs partially replace traditional aggregates. The utility of rubber crumbs in construction is attributed to their favourable attributes, including excellent flexibility and a lower unit weight compared to natural rock aggregates. Consequently, rubberized concrete becomes particularly advantageous in scenarios requiring increased flexibility. The inherent ability of rubber tires to absorb impact energy and exhibit good ductility properties also positions it as a beneficial component, mitigating the structural damage caused by earthquakes. However, it is crucial to note that an excessive increase in the quantity of rubber can have detrimental effects on the mechanical properties of rubberized concrete. Notably, there is a gap in research focusing on the cement rubber matrix to enhance the mechanical properties of rubberized concrete, indicating the need for further studies in this area.
Keywords: Rubber crumbs, rubberized concrete, composite material, mechanical properties, plasticizers, resistance to impact.
[This article belongs to Special Issue under section in Journal of Polymer and Composites (jopc)]
Rahul Kumar, Nirendra Dev. A Review on Effects of Waste Tire Rubber Polymer on Fresh, Mechanical, and Impact Resistance Properties of Rubberized Concrete. Journal of Polymer and Composites. 2024; 13(01):469-478.
Rahul Kumar, Nirendra Dev. A Review on Effects of Waste Tire Rubber Polymer on Fresh, Mechanical, and Impact Resistance Properties of Rubberized Concrete. Journal of Polymer and Composites. 2024; 13(01):469-478. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/jopc/article=2024/view=190125
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Journal of Polymer and Composites
Volume | 13 |
Special Issue | 01 |
Received | 23/04/2024 |
Accepted | 20/08/2024 |
Published | 18/12/2024 |
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