Method for recycling concrete

(11) EP 2 468 695 A1
(22) 21.12.2010
(43) 27.06.2012
(71) Mapei S.p.A., 20158 Milano, IT
(57) A method for recycling reclaimed concrete is disclosed, comprising the addition of a) flash setting accelerators and b) super-absorbent polymers to the unset residual fresh unset concrete and blending this mixture until granular materials are formed.

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