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Physical and Mechanical Properties of Granulated Rubber Mixed with Granular Soils—A Literature Review

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  • Ali Tasalloti

    (Department of Civil and Natural Resources Engineering, University of Canterbury, Private Bag 4800, Christchurch 8140, New Zealand)

  • Gabriele Chiaro

    (Department of Civil and Natural Resources Engineering, University of Canterbury, Private Bag 4800, Christchurch 8140, New Zealand)

  • Arjun Murali

    (Department of Civil and Natural Resources Engineering, University of Canterbury, Private Bag 4800, Christchurch 8140, New Zealand)

  • Laura Banasiak

    (Environmental Science and Research Institute Ltd., Christchurch 8041, New Zealand)

Abstract

End-of-life tires (ELTs) represent a great source of readily available, low-cost and sustainable construction materials having excellent engineering properties. Their reuse (in the form of granulated rubber mixed with soils) in large-volume recycling civil (geotechnical) engineering applications would be beneficial and should be encouraged. It is estimated that at present worldwide only less than 10% of ELTs are reused in geotechnical applications, while nearly 40% are recycled as tire-derived fuel. Although many studies have focused on the material characterization of soil-rubber mixtures (SRMs), it appears that the results of such investigations have not been properly compiled and compared, making it difficult to fully understand the potential applicability of SRMs. In an attempt to provide useful insights facilitating the use of SRMs as geotechnical construction materials, this review paper presents a comprehensive review of published research on the engineering properties of granular soils (i.e., mainly sand and gravel) blended with various recycled rubber inclusions. Available experimental data are scrutinized, and the results of the analyses are presented and discussed primarily in terms of effects of rubber content and aspect ratio (ratio of rubber to gravel median particle sizes) on compaction, permeability, strength and compression properties along with dynamic and cyclic deformation characteristics of SRMs. This review paper may help to alleviate the concerns of designers and consumers and encourage and further promote the use of recycled rubber tires on a larger scale in civil engineering projects.

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  • Ali Tasalloti & Gabriele Chiaro & Arjun Murali & Laura Banasiak, 2021. "Physical and Mechanical Properties of Granulated Rubber Mixed with Granular Soils—A Literature Review," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 13(8), pages 1-27, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:13:y:2021:i:8:p:4309-:d:535008
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    1. Victoria Sanz Buades & Ernesto Juliá Sanchis & Jorge Segura Alcaraz & Isaac Montava Belda & José María Gadea Borrell, 2022. "Multilayer Granular Recycled Rubber for Its Application to Technical Flooring," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 14(24), pages 1-14, December.
    2. Abdülhakim Zeybek & Murat Eyin, 2023. "Experimental Study on Liquefaction Characteristics of Saturated Sands Mixed with Fly Ash and Tire Crumb Rubber," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(4), pages 1-24, February.
    3. Özgür Yıldız & Ali Firat Cabalar, 2022. "Cyclic Direct Shear Testing of a Sand with Waste Tires," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 14(24), pages 1-25, December.
    4. Sirichai Pattanawanidchai & Pongdhorn Sae-Oui & Thipjak Na-Lumpang & Surapich Loykulnant & Thirapong Kuankhamnuan, 2023. "Reduction in Soil Compaction by Utilization of Waste Tire Rubber," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(16), pages 1-13, August.
    5. Rubens Alves & Sara Rios & Eduardo Fortunato & António Viana da Fonseca & Bruno Guimarães Delgado, 2023. "Mechanical Behaviour of Steel Slag–Rubber Mixtures: Laboratory Assessment," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(2), pages 1-20, January.

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