Abstract: This study describes the use and testing of recycled rubber tire crumbs as alternative construction material with waterproofing ability that could serve as a better alternative to the existing waterproofing products. This research seeks the further use of rubber tire crumbs as a waterproofing agent in concrete structures to help improve the recycling of waste materials in accordance with the principle of sustainable development. The test procedures used in this research made use of experiments like water absorption test, sorptivity test, and water permeability test, utilizing different sieve sizes of rubber crumbs. The results of the tests for the waterproofing ability of the rubber concrete mixture using these test procedures were compared with some of the waterproofing products available in the market to determine if the rubber crumbs could be an alternative. The compressive strength for non- bearing structures (600 psi) of the rubber concrete mixture has also been maintained since previous experiments with rubber components proved that the compressive ability of the concrete drastically went down. It is hoped that this research can help future studies in generating innovations with the use of rubber crumbs in construction.
Keywords: Waterproofing of Concrete Recycled Rubber Tire Crumbs.
Title: Use of Recycled Rubber Tire Crumbs for Waterproofing of Concrete
Author: Anjerick J. Topacio, Nikko C. Gozo, Sydh Roeth V. Marquez, Rommel Victor M. Poblete, Harriet S. Ramos
International Journal of Civil and Structural Engineering Research
ISSN 2348-7607 (Online)
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