Strength and Ductility of Tyre Rubber Concrete Columns

Abstract

This paper describes the results of short columns with different eccentricities. The response of columns was examined to probe the influence of rubber aggregate as a partial substitution of coarse aggregate in concrete.. The experimental outcomes were contrasted with the finite element model to evaluate the failure pattern of the test units. Columns with 5% rubber aggregate replacement ratio showed a similar load behaviour compared to conventional aggregate concrete. The ultimate load of columns made with 5% recycled rubber aggregate concrete could be complemented and used because of the similar response as that of columns made with conventional concrete .