Evaluate the use of reclaimed concrete aggregate in french drain applications.
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2014-02-01
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Abstract:Recycled concrete aggregate (RCA) is often used as a replacement of virgin aggregate in road
foundations (base course), embankments, hot-mix asphalt, and Portland cement concrete; however, the
use of RCA in exfiltration drainage systems, such as French drains, is uncommon. The primary
concerns with using RCA as a drainage media are the fines content and the precipitation of calcium
carbonate to cause a reducing in filter fabric (geotextile) permittivity. RCA was tested for its physical
and chemical properties, and aggregate cleaning/washing methods were applied to evaluate the fines
removal processes. The potential for RCA rehydration was evaluated by the use of compressive
strength, pH, heat of hydration, and time of setting tests. Permeability testing on RCA was conducted
under varied testing conditions, such as, percent fines addition, hydraulic gradient, and tubing and
permeameter sizes. In addition, a long-term permeability was monitored to measure the clogging
buildup due to RCA fines and calcite precipitation.
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