A Review on Utilization of recycled Aggregate in concrete: Examining the effects of incorporating recycled concrete aggregate or other recycled materials as substitute for natural aggregate in concrete mixtures

In developed countries, concrete is mostly observed as a valuable resource. Recycling efforts have highlighted the importance of maintaining the required compressive strength when using old concrete in new construction. Research shows that compressive strength depends on factors like adhered mortar, water absorption, abrasion resistance, aggregate size, original concrete strength, curing time, replacement ratio, transition zone between old and new concrete, moisture level, impurities, and environmental conditions. While some studies have suggested methods for adopting recycled aggregates into concrete mixes, there’s a need for a simple and environmentally friendly approach that considers the percentage of adhered mortar. This project aims to review existing literature on using recycled concrete as aggregates, focusing on compressive strength, and propose a method for incorporating recycled concrete aggregate while maintaining strength.