Materials development and field demonstration of high-recycled-content concrete for energy-efficient building construction

Ostowari, Ken ; Nosson, Ali

DPD, Inc., Lansing, MI (United States)

关键词: Specific Heat;    Building;    Plastics;    Recycling;    Thermal Conductivity;   

DOI  :  10.2172/771319
RP-ID  :  DPD-00-107
RP-ID  :  FG02-97ER82359
RP-ID  :  771319

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

The project developed high-recycled-content concrete material with balanced structural and thermal attributes for use in energy-efficient building construction. Recycled plastics, tire, wool, steel and concrete were used as replacement for coarse aggregates in concrete and masonry production. With recycled materials the specific heat and thermal conductivity of concrete could be tailored to enhance the energy-efficiency of concrete buildings. A comprehensive field project was implemented which confirmed the benefits of high-recycled-content concrete for energy-efficient building construction.