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Title: Materials development and field demonstration of high-recycled-content concrete for energy-efficient building construction

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/771319· OSTI ID:771319

The project developed high-recycled-content concrete material with balanced structural and thermal attributes for use in energy-efficient building construction. Recycled plastics, tire, wool, steel and concrete were used as replacement for coarse aggregates in concrete and masonry production. With recycled materials the specific heat and thermal conductivity of concrete could be tailored to enhance the energy-efficiency of concrete buildings. A comprehensive field project was implemented which confirmed the benefits of high-recycled-content concrete for energy-efficient building construction.

Research Organization:
DPD, Inc., Lansing, MI (US)
Sponsoring Organization:
US Department of Energy (US)
DOE Contract Number:
FG02-97ER82359
OSTI ID:
771319
Report Number(s):
DPD-00-107; TRN: US200716%%345
Resource Relation:
Other Information: PBD: 30 Sep 2000
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English