UTILIZATION OF WASTE RUBBER TUBE IN THE PRODUCTION OF SUSTAINABLE LIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE
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The swift expansion of the building sector has resulted in the overutilization of natural aggregates and the accumulation of industrial rubber waste. This study examines the creation of sustainable lightweight concrete through the partial substitution of natural coarse aggregates with recovered demolition materials and discarded rubber tube particles. Concrete mixtures were formulated with 4%, 8%, and 12% rubber substitution and evaluated for density, compressive strength, split tensile strength, and flexural strength at 7, 14, and 28 days. The findings indicated that the density of concrete diminished as the rubber content increased, corroborating its lightweight properties. The compressive, tensile, and flexural strengths exhibited a minor reduction with increased rubber content; nevertheless, enhancements were noted in ductility, crack resistance, and energy absorption capacity. Mixtures including 4–8% rubber demonstrated an ideal equilibrium between strength and toughness.The utilization of recycled aggregates and waste rubber mitigates environmental pollution, conserves natural resources, and fosters sustainable construction practices. This method offers a sustainable option for non-structural and semi-structural concrete uses.
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Anusuya, A., Kaviya, K. & Subhashini, R. (2026). Utilization of Waste Rubber Tube in the Production of Sustainable Lightweight Concrete. International Journal of Science, Strategic Management and Technology, 02(04). https://doi.org/10.55041/ijsmt.v2i4.129
Anusuya, A., et al.. "Utilization of Waste Rubber Tube in the Production of Sustainable Lightweight Concrete." International Journal of Science, Strategic Management and Technology, vol. 02, no. 04, 2026, pp. . doi:https://doi.org/10.55041/ijsmt.v2i4.129.
Anusuya, A.,K. Kaviya, and R. Subhashini. "Utilization of Waste Rubber Tube in the Production of Sustainable Lightweight Concrete." International Journal of Science, Strategic Management and Technology 02, no. 04 (2026). https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.55041/ijsmt.v2i4.129.
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