Open AccessMaterials development and field demonstration of high-recycled-content concrete for energy-efficient building construction
Author(s) -
Ken Ostowari,
Ali Nosson
Publication year - 2000
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
DOI - 10.2172/771319
Subject(s) - masonry , building material , efficient energy use , civil engineering , building construction , thermal conductivity , materials science , environmental science , engineering , composite material , structural engineering , electrical engineering
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