Integrating Rubber Additives From End-Of-Life Tyres Into Concrete: A Circular Approach To Sustainable Building Materials

Presenter Information

Girts Kolendo, Riga Technical University, Institute of Materials and Structures, Kipsalas iela 6B Riga, LatviaFollow
Aleksandrs Korjakins, Riga Technical University, Institute of Materials and Structures, Kipsalas iela 6B Riga, LatviaFollow
Gendijs Sahmenko, Riga Technical University, Institute of Materials and Structures, Kipsalas iela 6B Riga, Latvia
Diāna Bajāre, Riga Technical University, Institute of Materials and Structures, Kipsalas iela 6B Riga, Latvia

Session

Civil Engineering, Infrastructure and Environment

Description

End-of-life car and truck tyres (ELTs) pose a global environmental challenge. To align with the European Union's circular economy vision, we investigate the addition of rubber additives to concrete. Traditionally, rubber crumb in large quantities weakens the concrete. Our study differentiates between rubber crumb size and admixture dosage, revealing the potential for rubber devulcanization. By repurposing ELTs into construction materials, we bridge sustainability with energy efficiency, echoing the "Energy Efficiency and Building Materials" conference theme. This research offers a practical example of circular economy principles in action, addressing ELT waste while enhancing building material sustainability.

Keywords:

Circular economy, End-of-life tyres, Rubber additives, Sustainability, Building materials

Proceedings Editor

Edmond Hajrizi

ISBN

978-9951-550-95-6

Location

UBT Lipjan, Kosovo

Start Date

10-2023 8:00 AM

End Date

10-2023 6:00 PM

DOI

10.33107/ubt-ic.2023.361

Recommended Citation

Kolendo, Girts; Korjakins, Aleksandrs; Sahmenko, Gendijs; and Bajāre, Diāna, "Integrating Rubber Additives From End-Of-Life Tyres Into Concrete: A Circular Approach To Sustainable Building Materials" (2023). UBT International Conference. 25.
https://knowledgecenter.ubt-uni.net/conference/IC/civil/25