Prediction of density and compressive strength for rubberized concrete blocks

The influence of rubber content within the range of 5-50% as the replacement for sand volume and water/cement (w/c) ratio (0.45-0.55) on the density and compressive strength of concrete blocks was investigated. All the mixtures were proportioned with a fixed aggregate/cement ratio of 5.6. A total of 50% of the total aggregate was fine aggregate. Based on the experimental results, the density and strength reduction factors for rubberized concrete blocks were calculated by considering the dependent factors of rubber content and w/c ratio. Linear and logarithm equations derived, based on the results from experimental work are proposed to predict the density and compressive strength of rubberized concrete blocks. Crown Copyright (C) 2011 Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.