This book describes how given the global challenge of a shortage of natural resources in the
21st century the recycling of waste concrete is one of the most important means of
implementing sustainable construction development strategies. Firstly the book presents key
findings on the micro- and meso-structure of recycled aggregate concrete (RAC) while the
second part focuses on the mechanical properties of RAC: the strength elastic modulus
Poisson's ratio stress-strain curve etc. The third part of the book explores research on the
durability of RAC: carbonization chloride penetration shrinkage and creep. It then presents
key information on the mechanical behavior and seismic performance of RAC elements and
structures: beams columns slabs beam-column joints and frames. Lastly the book puts
forward design guidelines for recycled aggregate concrete structures. Taken as a whole the
research results - based on a series of investigations the author has conducted on the
mechanical properties durability and structural performance of recycled aggregate concrete
(RAC) over the past 10 years - demonstrate that with proper design and construction it is
safe and feasible to utilize RAC structures in civil engineering applications. The book will
greatly benefit researchers postgraduates and engineers in civil engineering with an interest
in this field.
