The Structural Integrity of Recycled Aggregate Concrete Produced With Fillers and Pozzolans (Woodhead Publishing Series in Civil and Structural Engineering)

The Structural Integrity of Recycled Aggregate Concrete Produced with Fillers and Pozzolans presents a review on the use of by-products, fillers and pozzolanic materials in the development of concrete, with an emphasis on structural integrity. The volume is broken down into key sections, including a review of the types of materials that are used as latent hydraulic supplements, fillers and pozzolans for making recycled aggregate concrete, rheology and hydration phenomenon, the mechanical and microscale nature of concrete, and the impact of fillers and pozzolans on the workability of concrete with case studies. Durability and strength development are also discussed. The final section looks at issues such as performance effect, LCA, environmental impact, sustainability and cost benefit analysis. With detailed case studies throughout, this volume will provide useful information for all stakeholders involved in the built environment, including materials scientists, civil engineers, builders, architects and policymakers. Review Reviews the use of by-products, fillers and pozzolanic materials in the development of concrete with an emphasis on structural integrity From the Back Cover <p>The construction industry, by its very nature, is a big user of natural resources. But with growing concerns over climate change and the finite nature of these resources, there is increasing pressure on construction firms to reduce their environmental impact. Sustainable construction materials present a greener alternative to traditional concrete. </p><i> <p>The</p></i> <i>Structural Integrity of Recycled Aggregate Concrete Produced with Fillers and Pozzolans </i><p>presents a detailed review on the use of by-products, fillers and pozzolanic materials in the development of concrete with emphasis on structural integrity. The volume is broken down into five key sections. The first section reviews the different types of materials that are used as latent hydraulic supplements, fillers and pozzolans for making recycled aggregate concrete. Succeeding sections discuss rheology and hydration phenomenon; the mechanical and microscale nature of concrete and the impact of fillers and pozzolans on the workability of concrete with case studies. Durability and strength development are also discussed with case studies. The final section looks at issues such as performance effect, LCA, environmental impact, sustainability and cost benefit analysis. </p> <p>With detailed case studies throughout, the volume will provide useful information for all stakeholders involved in the built environment – Materials Scientists, Civil Engineers, Builders, Architects, and Policy Makers.</p> About the Author Paul Awoyera is a 2016 Commonwealth and University of Nottingham Split-site PhD Scholarship winner. He obtained his PhD in civil engineering (structures and materials) from Covenant University, Nigeria in 2018. He has previously worked as a professional civil engineer on numerous projects, covering structural design and construction, subsoil investigation, concrete waterproofing and non-destructive testing. His research interests include non-destructive testing/evaluation of reinforced concrete structures, forensic investigation of distressed structural members, and the use of recycled materials in civil engineering applications. Paul is a registered engineer with the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), a member of the International Association for Engineers (IAENG), and a corporate member of the Nigeria Society of Engineers (NSE). He has published over 80 articles in high-profile journals and has also served as an editor/editorial board member and reviewer for numerous international journals. Carlos Thomas is an Associate Professor at the Materials Science and Engineering Laboratory in the Civil Engineering School of the University of Cantabria, Spain. He received his International PhD with