Comparative Performance Study of Rubberized Concrete and Conventional Concrete: Strength, Sustainability, and Innovation

Year : 2026 | Volume : 16 | Issue : 01 | Page : 1 7
    By

    Astha Garg,

  • Ayush Meena,

  1. student, Department of Civil Engineering, Poornima College of Engineering, Jaipur, Rajasthan, india
  2. Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Poornima College of Engineering, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

Abstract

The growing amount of car waste is a major problem around the world, and getting rid of old tires is especially important for the environment. Rubberized Concrete (RC) uses broken tire rubber as a substitute for natural materials in concrete, which is a smart and new way to help build in a more sustainable way. This review paper compares how well rubberized concrete works against conventional concrete (CC). The study looks at three main areas: strength (such as how well it can handle pressure, stretching, bending, and impacts), sustainability (how good it is for the environment, how long it lasts, and how it uses waste), and innovation (how the mix is made and how materials are improved). The results show that using waste tire rubber (WTR) usually makes the concrete somewhat weaker in some ways, but it makes it better at handling things like bending, breaking, and impact. This makes it good for certain uses. Also, using WTR helps to reduce a lot of waste that would otherwise end up in landfills. The review talks about new methods like treating the rubber surface and mixing it with other materials to make the concrete stronger and better at connecting with cement. Looking ahead, there is a need for clear rules on how to mix the concrete, more long-term studies on how it behaves over time, and more research into its good qualities like how it handles heat and sound. This study shows that rubberized concrete is an important new material that turns a waste problem into a useful construction material, helping create a more sustainable and environmentally friendly built environment.

Keywords: Comparative performance, crumb rubber, durability, mechanical properties, rubberized concrete

[This article belongs to Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology ]

How to cite this article:
Astha Garg, Ayush Meena. Comparative Performance Study of Rubberized Concrete and Conventional Concrete: Strength, Sustainability, and Innovation. Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology. 2026; 16(01):1-7.
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Astha Garg, Ayush Meena. Comparative Performance Study of Rubberized Concrete and Conventional Concrete: Strength, Sustainability, and Innovation. Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology. 2026; 16(01):1-7. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/rtcet/article=2026/view=241793


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Volume 16
Issue 01
Received 21/01/2026
Accepted 31/01/2026
Published 04/02/2026
Publication Time 14 Days
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