The use of high-quality recycled concrete aggregates in precast non-prestressed and prestressed concrete KU Leuven
Nowadays, the use of recycled concrete aggregates (RCA) is mainly limited to non-structural concrete, although they have the possibility to be used in higher-valued applications. One of the main reasons for not using RCA in structural applications is the doubt to produce concrete with high and consistent performance. RCA have specific characteristics that influence the mechanical properties and durability aspects of concrete. RCA consist of ...