Influence of granulated rubber from waste tires on ASR expansion, microstructure, and mechanical properties of mortars

• Autorzy: Jóźwiak-Niedźwiedzka Daria , Nowicki Dominik , Denis Piotr , Osial Magdalena , Fantilli Alessandro P.

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DOI

10.7409/rabdim.025.018

Warianty tytułu

PL

Wpływ granulatu gumowego z odpadów opon na ekspansję spowodowaną reakcją alkalia-krzemionka, mikrostrukturę oraz właściwości mechaniczne zapraw cementowych

• Języki publikacji: EN PL

Abstrakty

EN

The paper presents the results of research on the effect of partially replacing the sand fraction in cement mortar mixes with granulated rubber (GR) from waste tires on the potential for alkali–silica reaction (ASR) occurrence. ASR is a significant durability issue in cement-based composites, which can lead to substantial expansion and cracking in these materials. The study also analyzed the influence of rubber aggregate on the mechanical properties of mortars, particularly compressive and flexural strength, as well as on the microstructure of the mortars. Additionally, the impact of NaOH on the properties of granulated rubber aggregate was evaluated. Reference mortars were prepared using moderately reactive sand (R1) and highly reactive sand (R3), while in the experimental mixes, rubber aggregate was used as a volumetric replacement for a specific sand fraction at levels of 15% and 30%. ASR-related expansion tests were conducted in accordance with the RILEM AAR-2 guidelines. The results showed that partially replacing sand with rubber aggregate effectively reduced ASR-induced expansion, likely due to the rubber’s ability to absorb stress and restrict moisture migration, thereby mitigating the reaction. However, the use of rubber aggregate also led to a decrease in both compressive and flexural strength, which is a typical effect when introducing elastic materials, such as rubber, into cementitious mixes. The findings highlight the potential of granulated rubber from waste tires recycled as a sustainable additive in cement-based materials to control ASR, especially in structures exposed to aggressive environmental conditions. Additionally, the use of this type of aggregate aligns with the principles of the circular economy by utilizing rubber waste and simultaneously delivering both environmental and performance benefits.

PL

W artykule przedstawiono wyniki badań dotyczących wpływu częściowego zastąpienia frakcji piasku w mieszankach zapraw cementowych recyklingowym kruszywem gumowym na potencjał występowania reakcji alkalia-krzemionka (ASR). ASR jest istotnym problemem trwałości w kompozytach o matrycy cementowej, ponieważ może prowadzić do znacznego pęcznienia i spękań w tych materiałach. Analizowano również wpływ kruszywa gumowego na właściwości mechaniczne zapraw, w szczególności na wytrzymałość na ściskanie i zginanie, oraz na mikrostrukturę zapraw. Dodatkowo przeanalizowano oddziaływanie NaOH na właściwości kruszywa gumowego. Zaprawy referencyjne przygotowano z użyciem umiarkowanie reaktywnego piasku (R1) i wysoko reaktywnego piasku (R3), natomiast w mieszankach eksperymentalnych zastosowano kruszywo gumowe jako zamiennik objętościowy określonej frakcji piasku w ilościach 15% i 30%. Badania rozszerzalności związanej z ASR przeprowadzono zgodnie z wytycznymi RILEM AAR-2. Uzyskane wyniki wykazały, że częściowe zastąpienie piasku kruszywem gumowym skutecznie ograniczało ekspansję wywołaną ASR, prawdopodobnie dzięki zdolności gumy do pochłaniania naprężeń oraz ograniczania migracji wilgoci, co w konsekwencji łagodziło reakcję. Zastosowanie kruszywa gumowego prowadziło jednak do obniżenia wytrzymałości na ściskanie i na zginanie, co jest typowym efektem wprowadzania do mieszanek materiałów elastycznych, takich jak guma. Wyniki badań podkreślają potencjał recyklingowego kruszywa gumowego jako zrównoważonego dodatku do materiałów cementowych, umożliwiającego kontrolowanie reakcji alkalia-krzemionka, zwłaszcza w konstrukcjach narażonych na agresywne warunki środowiskowe. Dodatkowo wykorzystanie tego rodzaju kruszywa wpisuje się w założenia gospodarki o obiegu zamkniętym, poprzez zagospodarowanie odpadów gumowych i jednoczesne przynoszenie korzyści środowiskowych oraz użytkowych.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

ASR; durability; internal structure; rubber aggregate; waste tire

PL

ASR; struktura wewnętrzna; kruszywo gumowe; trwałość; zużyte opony

• Wydawca: Instytut Badawczy Dróg i Mostów
• Czasopismo: Roads and Bridges - Drogi i Mosty
• Rocznik: 2025
• Tom: Vol. 24, no. 3
• Strony: 319--330
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 29 poz., rys., tab.

Twórcy

autor

Jóźwiak-Niedźwiedzka Daria

• Polish Academy of Sciences, Institute of Fundamental Technological Research, 5b Pawińskiego St., 02-106 Warsaw, Poland

• https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3681-0817

autor

Nowicki Dominik

• Polish Academy of Sciences, Institute of Fundamental Technological Research, 5b Pawińskiego St., 02-106 Warsaw, Poland

• https://orcid.org/0009-0009-7159-7880

autor

Denis Piotr

• Polish Academy of Sciences, Institute of Fundamental Technological Research, 5b Pawińskiego St., 02-106 Warsaw, Poland

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1105-3381

autor

Osial Magdalena

• Polish Academy of Sciences, Institute of Fundamental Technological Research, 5b Pawińskiego St., 02-106 Warsaw, Poland

• https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3076-3415

autor

Fantilli Alessandro P.

• Politecnico di Torino, Department of Structural, Building and Geotechnical Engineering, Corso Duca degli Abruzzi 24, 10129 Torino, Italy

• https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0383-7191

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