Recycled aggregate concrete; an overview
Sorato, Renan (2016)
Sorato, Renan
Metropolia Ammattikorkeakoulu
2016
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2016060111386
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2016060111386
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The aim of this Bachelor’s thesis was to investigate whether recycled materials can be incorporated into the production of concrete without compromising the compressive strength of the concrete produced. In order to shed light on the compressive strength of concrete made from recycled materials, the thesis reviewed studies in which waste materials are utilised as recycled aggregates in the composition of concrete and presented the results of this synthesis and analysis. It was found that some types of recycled aggregate can be used as a component in the production of concrete without undermining the compressive strength of the concrete produced.
This thesis provided an insight into the current use of recycled aggregates in Finland. It was established that the current legislation in Finland imposes a heavy bureaucratic burden on the production of concrete using recycled aggregates.
The research implicated that the possibility of utilising waste material in the production of concrete offers a compelling alternative to waste disposal and the preservation of natural resources. However, legislation that hinders the use of recycled aggregate in Finland should be re-evaluated in order for the construction industry to be able to utilise recycled aggregates on a larger scale.
This thesis provided an insight into the current use of recycled aggregates in Finland. It was established that the current legislation in Finland imposes a heavy bureaucratic burden on the production of concrete using recycled aggregates.
The research implicated that the possibility of utilising waste material in the production of concrete offers a compelling alternative to waste disposal and the preservation of natural resources. However, legislation that hinders the use of recycled aggregate in Finland should be re-evaluated in order for the construction industry to be able to utilise recycled aggregates on a larger scale.