AN EXPERIMENTAL STUDY ON RUBBERIZED CONCRETE
Abstract
The experimental investigation delved into the resilience and pliability of traditional concrete and TRAC (rubberized concrete). A total of twelve samples were subjected to testing, comprising of control samples composed of traditional concrete and TRAC samples that integrate partially substituted rubberized components. The samples were exposed to impact evaluations utilising a plummet weight impact assessment technique. The effect potency, power consumption, and malleability indicator were assessed. The findings indicated that TRAC considerably enhanced the durability and malleability properties of cement in contrast to traditional cement. TRAC utilising fine aggregate substitution exhibited comparable performance in impact and malleability, whereas TRAC utilising coarse aggregate substitution demonstrated enhanced malleability. The research findings inferred that the implementation of rubberized concrete can amplify the shock-absorbing and malleability properties of concrete edifices, which is crucial for seismic planning and energy attenuation in extreme circumstances.
Keywords
Rubberized concrete, Impact resistance, Ductility, Energy absorption, Drop weight testing.