Enhanced use of reclaimed aggregates in concrete

What about a little bit more?

Residual quantities of fresh concrete are constantly accumulating in ready-mixed concrete and precast concrete plants; these residuals are often treated in fresh concrete recycling systems. These only 5 wt. % of the aggregates recycled in this process are allowed to be reused in concrete at reclaimed. The remaining portion of aggregates must either be stored or reused otherwise. This is where the AiF research project “Increasing fresh concrete recycling in the ready-mixed concrete industry – a contribution to resource conservation and waste avoidance while improving profitability (in short:...

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