On the modulus of elasticity and strain capacity of Self-Compacting Concrete incorporating rubber aggregates
On the modulus of elasticity and strain capacity of Self-Compacting Concrete incorporating rubber aggregates
Abstract
Cement-based materials suffer from low tensile strength and poor strain capacity. They are brittle and highly sensitive to cracking, notably to shrinkage cracking, which is particularly detrimental for large surface areas. This paper focuses on the properties of a Self-Compacting Concrete (SCC) incorporating rubber aggregates, obtained by grinding end-of-life tyres, as a partial replacement for natural aggregates. Results show that the new cementitious material goes against some governing principles of mechanical behaviour of ordinary cement-based concrete. In particular, the modulus of elasticity of rubberized SCC is reduced and its variation with rubber aggregate…
