The reuse of crushed aggregates for producing structural concrete is a major concern especially when it comes to its strength and durability. This study evaluated recycled aggregate concrete (RAC) for its strength and durability under simulated environmental degradation in the form of wetting-drying (W-D) cycles. The study consisted of two phases, each involving the determination of the compressive strength and modulus of elasticity using the conventional method and also a nondestructive ultrasonic pulse velocity method (Pundit Lab). Phase 1 involved 7-day curing followed by 30 W-D cycles, while Phase 2 included 28-day cured samples subjected to 15 W-D cycles. It was found that RAC specimens subjected to W-D cycles had minimal degradation in strength, making the use of RAC in construction very promising. Results from Pundit Lab compared reasonably well with conventional test results, showing promise as a nondestructive tool for the evaluation of RAC properties. / Includes bibliography. / Thesis (M.S.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2018. / FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection

El texto completo de este trabajo no está disponible en el Repositorio Académico UPC por restricciones de la casa editorial donde ha sido publicado. / This study aimed to investigate the mechanical and durability properties of recycled aggre-gate concrete with a ternary binder system and optimized mix proportion. Two concretebatches were developed using a densified mix design approach (DMDA) to evaluate therequired mix proportions. Batch I have GGBS content varied at 0%, 10%, 20%, 30%, 40% and50% at constant w/b ratio of 0.45, while batch II concrete mix have varied water/binder ratios:0.3, 0.35, 0.4, 0.45 and 0.5 at constant GGBS replacement level of 30%. The fine aggregate(river sand) of the two batches was blended with fly ash at optimum loose packing density(FA + Sand) and superplasticizer (SP) was incorporated in the mix at a constant level of 1.4%.A control mix comprising of natural aggregate was also developed. The results obtainedshowcased the feasibility of producing structural concrete with recycled aggregates usingGGBS and fly ash. The mechanical and durability properties were best at 30% GGBS contentand 0.35 water/binder ratio. The DMDA for mix proportion adopted for RAC contributed sig-nificantly to improving its properties when compared to NAC, especially at the optimumobserved RAC mix with compressive strength of 52 MPa. Also, the mix demonstrated goodpermeability resistance in terms of chloride-ion ingress and capillary water absorption.

Yes / Limited information related to the application of nano silica in recycled aggregate concretes has been available in the literature. However, investigations on the effect of nano silica on the bond performance of reinforcement embedment length in recycled aggregate concrete have not been conducted yet. Therefore, the present study aimed at investigating the bond strength for recycled aggregate concretes incorporating nano silica under different levels of corrosive environments. The experimental work consisted of testing 180 pull-out specimens prepared from different mixtures. The main parameters studied were the amount of recycled aggregate (i.e. 0%, 25%, 50% and 100%), nano silica (1.5% and 3%), embedment length (5 and 13Ø) as well as reinforcement diameter (12 and 20mm). Different levels of corrosion were electrochemically induced by applying impressed voltage technique for 2, 5, 10 and 15 days. Finally, the experimental results were compared with the existing models. Experimental results showed that the bond performance between un-corroded steel and RCA concrete slightly reduced, while a significant degradation was observed after being exposed to corrosive conditions, in comparison to normal concrete. On the other hand, the use of a small quantity of NS (1.5%) showed between 8 and 21% bond enhancement with both normal and RCA concretes under normal conditions. However, much better influence was observed with the increase of corrosion periods, reflecting the improvement in corrosion resistance. NS particles showed a more effective role with RCA concretes rather than conventional concretes in terms of enhancing bond and corrosion resistance. Therefore, it was superbly effective in recovering the poor performance in bond for RCA concretes. By doubling the content of NS (3%), the bond resistance slightly enhanced for non-corroded samples, while its influence becomes more pronounced with increasing RCA content as well as exposure time to corrosion.

yes / In this work, the interfacial bond performance of recycled aggregate concrete filled stainless steel tube (RAC-FSST) members was investigated through the repeated push-out tests. Three coarse recycled aggregate (CRA) replacements (0, 50% and 100%) and two cross-sectional dimensions were considered in the experimental program. The failure pattern, bond stress-slip response and strain development of stainless steel tube were obtained, and the bond mechanisms under different loading stages were analyzed. Test results showed that the ultimate bond stress increases with the increasing CRA content and decreasing cross-sectional dimensions. Compared with CFST members having carbon steel, RAC-FSST members present lower bond stress. The macro-interlocking effect is obvious in the later loading stage, resulting in a significant increase in the post-peak bond slip curves. Finally, the ultimate bond strength and idealized bond stress-slip models for the RAC-FSST members were suggested on the basis of the test results.

Submitted by Nara Lays Domingues Viana Oliveira (naradv) on 2015-07-17T15:20:48Z No. of bitstreams: 1 joanabenetti.pdf: 894915 bytes, checksum: 58e3900b6f8a79d2d5f5de65fd5cf38c (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2015-07-17T15:20:48Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 joanabenetti.pdf: 894915 bytes, checksum: 58e3900b6f8a79d2d5f5de65fd5cf38c (MD5) Previous issue date: 2012-01-13 / Banco Santander / Banespa / FINEP - Financiadora de Estudos e Projetos / O setor da construção civil apresenta um grande potencial de geração de resíduos sólidos, caracterizando-se como um dos maiores geradores deste material no mundo. Por este motivo, é importante adotar um novo modelo de desenvolvimento, que busque, gradativamente, a não geração e a minimização de resíduo, assim como alternativas para o reaproveitamento destes resíduos na própria construção civil, e, assim, atingir um desenvolvimento mais sustentável. Neste contexto, muitos estudos sobre o concreto confeccionado com agregados reciclados de concreto vêm sendo desenvolvidos, tanto em nível nacional como internacional. Entretanto, é possível perceber que a maior parte das pesquisas tem seu foco voltado para a resistência à compressão e à tração, sendo mais escassos aqueles que dão ênfase para o comportamento elástico destes concretos. Frente ao exposto, o presente trabalho tem como objetivo analisar o módulo de elasticidade dinâmico de concretos produzidos com a utilização de agregado reciclado de concreto. Para tanto, confeccionou-se concretos que foram divididos em dois grupos. Um dos grupos empregou agregados reciclados de duas resistências (18 e 50 MPa), que foram inseridos em um novo concreto de 32 MPa, nos teores de substituição de 25%, 50%, 75% e 100%. O outro grupo empregou dois tipos de resíduos, gerados em maior quantidade por uma indústria de pré-fabricados de concreto. Um deles é o resíduo de concreto plástico, com cura convencional ao ar, e o outro é o resíduo de concreto seco, com cura térmica à vapor de água, sendo que substituiu-se 50% em volume do agregado graúdo natural pelo reciclado, em três novos concretos de distintas resistências. O módulo de elasticidade dinâmico foi calculado conforme especificado na C597 (ASTM, 2009), sendo analisada a influência da umidade do concreto no momento do ensaio, do tipo de resíduo e do teor de substituição de agregado natural pelo reciclado no módulo de elasticidade dinâmico. O tipo de agregado reciclado de concreto influenciou o módulo de elasticidade dinâmico, assim como os diferentes teores de substituição e a umidade do concreto no momento do ensaio. Para os materiais avaliados, o módulo de elasticidade não variou em função da resistência à compressão do concreto que gerou o agregado reciclado de concreto, e verificou-se correlação positiva entre o módulo de elasticidade e a resistência à compressão do concreto. / The construction industry is one of the largest solid waste generator. For this reason, it is important to adopt a new model aiming for thereuse of construction waste and thereby achieve a more sustainable development. In this context, studies on concrete made with recycledaggregate concrete have been developed, focused to determine compressive strength and tensile strength, with little emphasis on the elastic behavior of concrete. This work aims to analyze the dynamic modulus of elasticity of concrete produced with waste concrete as aggregate. To this end, it was made two groups of concrete using two types of waste generated in larger quantities by an industry of prefabricated concrete. The first group was made with a residue of plastic concrete, air-cured, and concrete made with of heat curing. The concrete aggregates were used to replace 50% by volume of natural coarse aggregate. In the second group recycled aggregates was produced in two strengths (18 and 50 MPa), being used to produce a new concrete of 32 MPa. The levels of substitution were 25%, 50%, 75% and 100%. The dynamic modulus of elasticity was calculated as specified in C597 (ASTM, 2009). It was analyzed the influence of moisture content and the type of waste recycled aggregate replacement in the natural dynamic modulus of elasticity. The type of recycled aggregate influenced the dynamic modulus of elasticity, as well as different levels of moisture and replacement of concrete at the time of trial. For the materials tested, the modulus of elasticity did not vary as a function of the compressive strength of recycled aggregate concrete, bu there was a positive correlation between the modulus of elasticity and compressive strength of concrete.

Submitted by Silvana Teresinha Dornelles Studzinski (sstudzinski) on 2016-06-15T14:11:52Z No. of bitstreams: 1 BÁRBARA JORDANI_.pdf: 2132585 bytes, checksum: 322ec6d990fc948ff3060abffa46014a (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2016-06-15T14:11:52Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 BÁRBARA JORDANI_.pdf: 2132585 bytes, checksum: 322ec6d990fc948ff3060abffa46014a (MD5) Previous issue date: 2016-03-31 / FAPERGS - Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul / CAPES - Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior / CNPQ - Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico / Nos últimos anos o setor da construção civil está buscando alternativas para substituir as matérias primas utilizadas no processo de produção do concreto, visando preservar o meio ambiente reduzindo extrações da natureza. Diante disso, surge a reciclagem de materiais, que vem ganhando cada vez mais espaço dentro da atividade da construção civil. Uma das alternativas é a utilização de agregados reciclados de concreto (ARC), que podem ser empregados como substituição ao agregado natural. Outra possibilidade é o uso de pozolanas provenientes de resíduos, e dentre as diferentes opções a cinza de casca de arroz se destaca. A cinza de casca de arroz ainda não é largamente utilizada no ocidente, porém vem sendo explorada, sendo um resíduo do setor agropecuário. Após o processo de queima da casca do arroz, surge a cinza que possui grande concentração de sílica. O uso destas pozolanas contribui para diminuir o consumo de cimento. Além disto, o emprego de agregados reciclados pré-saturados pode atuar como um agente de cura interna de concretos, o que, em caso de concretos com pozolanas, pode ser um aspecto positivo para obter-se uma boa hidratação da pasta aglomerante. Este trabalho propõe investigar o efeito do emprego de agregados graúdos reciclados de resíduo de concreto (AGRC) como agente de cura interna em concretos produzidos com pozolana, frente a aspectos vinculados à durabilidade e ao comportamento mecânico. Avaliou-se a substituição do agregado graúdo natural (AN) por (AGRC) em teor determinado pelo Método de Dosagem para Cura Interna, seco e úmido, associado com a substituição de cimento por cinza de casca de arroz em teor de 20%, em dois ambientes de cura (U.R 60% e 100%). Para o estudo foi utilizado três relações a/agl (0,31; 0,42; e 0,53). Os resultados apontaram um efeito positivo do emprego da CCA em concretos fabricados com AGRC. A substituição de cimento por CCA em média pode aumentar a resistência à compressão. Os concretos fabricados com relação a/agl 0,31, para todos os concretos ensaiados, retornaram resistências na faixa de 35-45 MPa. Também foi possível notar retrações significativas até os 28 dias. Já para cura interna cabe ressaltar que o AGRC empregado saturado não apresenta comportamento de agente de cura interna, principalmente no ambiente crítico de ambiente com umidade relativa na ordem de 60%, considerada baixa. / During the last years, the construction sector has been looking for alternatives to replace the raw materials used for concrete production, in order to reduce environmenal impact. The waste recycling as raw material for civil construction can be one of solutions to this problem. One example of this kind of solution is to use the recycled concrete aggregate, which can be used as alternative for the natural aggregate. Another possibility is to use some waste as pozzolanic material, as the rice husk ash. After the burning of the rice hull, it becomes the ash, which has a large concentration of silica. The use of these pozzolans can contribute to reduce the consumption of cement. Furthermore, the usage of pre-saturated recycled aggregate can act as an internal concrete curing agent, which in the case of concretes with pozzolans can be a good way to obtain a better hydration of the binder paste. This study proposes to investigate the effect of the usage of concrete recycled coarse aggregate (RCCA) as an internal curing agent in concrete produced with pozzolan, in order to evaluate the durability and mechanical behaviour. It was evaluated the replacement of natural coarse aggregate (AN) by RCCA. The content of RCCA is related to the binder consumption and it was employed dry and wet. The cement replacement by rice husk ash was done at 20% and it was used three water to binder (w/t) relationships (0.31, 0.42, and 0.53). The curing process was developed in two cure environments (U.R 60% and 100%).The results indicated that the CCA produces positive effect on concrete made with AGRC. The concrete made with respect to w/b 0.31 for all tested concretes returned resistances in the range of 35-45 MPa. The effect of RCCA as internal curing agent is significant when the concrete is cured in a humid environment only for compressive strength. In dry environment, it does not work as internal curing agent. It was also noted significant retractions up to 28 days. As for domestic demand it is noteworthy that the saturated employee AGRC has no internal curing agent behaviour, especially in the critical environment with relative humidity of around 60%, considered low.

The use of recycled aggregates in concrete opens a whole new range of possibilities in the reuse of materials in the building industry. This could be an important breakthrough for our society in our endeavours towards sustainable development. The trend of the utilisation of recycled aggregates is the solution to the problem of an excess of waste material, not forgetting the parallel trend of improvement of final product quality. The utilisation of waste construction materials has to be related to the application of quality guarantee systems in order to achieve suitable product properties. Therefore the complete understanding of the characteristics of new material becomes so important in order to point out its real possibilities. The studies on the use of recycled aggregates have been going on for 50 years. In fact, none of the results showed that recycled aggregates are unsuitable for structural use. Only having inadequate number of studies in durability aspects, made recycled aggregates to be preferred just as stuffing material for road construction. My thesis, aimed to focus on the possibility of the structural use of recycled aggregate concrete based on a better understanding of its microstructure.To begin with the characteristics of the aggregates were established, to study their possible application in concrete production. After analysis, the dosage procedure was carried out in order to produce four concrete mixtures using different percentages of recycled coarse aggregates (0% (HC), 25% (HR25), 50% (HR50) and 100% (HR100)) with the same compression strength. Raw coarse aggregates (granite) and sand (crushed limestone) were used in the different concrete mixes.Macroscopic and microscopic examination were carried out in HC, HR25, HR50 and HR100 concretes in order to observe the durability effects. The macroscopic examination determined the aggregates distribution, composition, the contaminants and aureoles around adhered mortar. Microscopic examination was carried out by Optical light transmitted microscope Leica Leitz DM-RXP, using Fluorescence Thin Sections, in order to analyse the cement paste, the new and old interfacial transition zones, secondary reactions as well as damage. Original aggregates and cement paste, interfacial transition zones and alkali silica gel produced due to reactive aggregates present in adhered mortar were analysed by SEM and EDX-maps. Beside macro and micro observations, shear failure behaviour of recycled aggregate concretes was studied. Shear failure test was found more appropriate, as concrete properties had more influence in this type of failure behaviour compared to the flexural failure where the reinforcement plays the important role. Sixteen beam specimens were cast and the structural behaviour of these beams was analysed using four different transversal reinforcements for each kind of concrete. An analytical prediction of the experimental results are carried out using a numerical model (Modified Compression Field Theory), using the codes AASHTO LRFD, CSA, Eurocode-2 and expressions proposed in the Spanish code EHE-99.Organic and inorganic compounds were found to be released from waste materials through leaching and dispersed into the soil and surface water. The leaching of these compounds were measured employing different codes, the two Dutch codes (NEN 7341 and 7345) and the European Normative (EN 12457-2).Some recommendations are given as to the aggregates characteristics to be used in concrete mixes, taking into account the European standards for recycled aggregates. Also suggestions are made for the production process of concrete using recycled aggregate. Mechanical properties of recycled aggregate concrete are studied and they are compared with that of conventional concrete. Based on the durability of the concrete, some suggestions are proposed with respect to possible alkali silica reaction between new cement and original fine aggregates. It is also determined that the effect of the use of recycled aggregate on the beams' shear strength depend on the percentage of coarse aggregate substituted. The applicability of concrete recycled aggregate with respect to its environmental behaviour is demonstrated. In conclusion, some suggestions for future studies are made which would help us in the evolution of our understanding in this field.

A cadeia produtiva da construção civil exerce grande influência na macroeconomia de um país. Em contrapartida, este setor destaca-se pelo consumo indiscriminado de matérias-primas não renováveis, processos produtivos ineficientes, além de uma grande quantidade de resíduos gerados. A reciclagem de materiais de construção desempenha um papel importante para a sustentabilidade visto que se tem a conservação dos recursos naturais e a redução de áreas para aterro. O foco principal dessa pesquisa é o estudo de resíduos de construção e demolição, mais especificamente os agregados graúdos reciclados de concreto (AGRC). O objetivo principal desta tese foi analisar a influência dos principais parâmetros que regem a variabilidade de concretos produzidos com agregados graúdos reciclados de concreto (AGRC), visando a transferência tecnológica. O programa experimental foi dividido em seis etapas. Nas etapas iniciais, estudou-se o resíduo de concreto, analisando a sua origem, os métodos de ensaios, para por fim realizar a caracterização dos materiais. Nas etapas intermediárias, fez-se um estudo para entender o efeito da variação granulométrica durante o processo de produção do concreto com fins estruturais. E nas etapas finais foram feitos estudos quanto à condição de saturação do AGRC. Com os resultados pode-se concluir que com um eficiente controle dos parâmetros de variabilidade do AGRC é possível produzir concretos com fins estruturais, visando dessa forma a transferência tecnológica. / The construction industry supply chain has a great influence on country macro economy. In contrast, there is the indiscriminate consumption of non-renewable raw materials, production processes inefficient, plus a large amount of waste generated. The construction materials recycling plays an important role for the sustainability since it is the conservation of natural resources and reducing landfill areas. The main focus of this research is the study of construction and demolition waste, specifically recycled coarse aggregate concrete (AGRC). The main objective of this thesis is to analyze the influence of the main parameters governing the variability of concrete made with recycled coarse aggregate concrete (AGRC), aiming at technology transfer. The experimental program was divided into nine steps. In the early stages, concrete residue was studied, their origin and test methods were analyzed, and to end materials were characterized. In the intermediate stages, a study was made to understand the effect of varying particle size during the production process of structural concrete. And in the final stages studies were made in AGRC saturation condition. With the results it can be concluded that with an efficient control of AGRC variability parameter it is possible to produce concrete with structural objectives, aiming thereby to technology transfer.

A cadeia produtiva da construção civil exerce grande influência na macroeconomia de um país. Em contrapartida, este setor destaca-se pelo consumo indiscriminado de matérias-primas não renováveis, processos produtivos ineficientes, além de uma grande quantidade de resíduos gerados. A reciclagem de materiais de construção desempenha um papel importante para a sustentabilidade visto que se tem a conservação dos recursos naturais e a redução de áreas para aterro. O foco principal dessa pesquisa é o estudo de resíduos de construção e demolição, mais especificamente os agregados graúdos reciclados de concreto (AGRC). O objetivo principal desta tese foi analisar a influência dos principais parâmetros que regem a variabilidade de concretos produzidos com agregados graúdos reciclados de concreto (AGRC), visando a transferência tecnológica. O programa experimental foi dividido em seis etapas. Nas etapas iniciais, estudou-se o resíduo de concreto, analisando a sua origem, os métodos de ensaios, para por fim realizar a caracterização dos materiais. Nas etapas intermediárias, fez-se um estudo para entender o efeito da variação granulométrica durante o processo de produção do concreto com fins estruturais. E nas etapas finais foram feitos estudos quanto à condição de saturação do AGRC. Com os resultados pode-se concluir que com um eficiente controle dos parâmetros de variabilidade do AGRC é possível produzir concretos com fins estruturais, visando dessa forma a transferência tecnológica. / The construction industry supply chain has a great influence on country macro economy. In contrast, there is the indiscriminate consumption of non-renewable raw materials, production processes inefficient, plus a large amount of waste generated. The construction materials recycling plays an important role for the sustainability since it is the conservation of natural resources and reducing landfill areas. The main focus of this research is the study of construction and demolition waste, specifically recycled coarse aggregate concrete (AGRC). The main objective of this thesis is to analyze the influence of the main parameters governing the variability of concrete made with recycled coarse aggregate concrete (AGRC), aiming at technology transfer. The experimental program was divided into nine steps. In the early stages, concrete residue was studied, their origin and test methods were analyzed, and to end materials were characterized. In the intermediate stages, a study was made to understand the effect of varying particle size during the production process of structural concrete. And in the final stages studies were made in AGRC saturation condition. With the results it can be concluded that with an efficient control of AGRC variability parameter it is possible to produce concrete with structural objectives, aiming thereby to technology transfer.

La valorisation de déchets de démolition en tant que granulats à béton présente un double objectif de préservation des ressources naturelles et de désengorgement des sites de stockage. Les granulats recyclés de béton présentent la particularité de contenir du mortier résiduel qui influence certaines de leurs propriétés et, par voie de conséquence, celles des bétons dans lesquels ils sont utilisés. Cette thèse a pour but de développer l’utilisation de bétons de granulats recyclés en remplacement total des matériaux naturels. Elle a été réalisée en partenariat industriel avec l’entreprise CHRYSO.Une étude approfondie des propriétés des granulats recyclés de béton sur plusieurs lots (plateforme industrielle et laboratoire) a conduit à l’identification puis à l’analyse des spécificités de ces matériaux comparés aux matériaux naturels. La validité des protocoles expérimentaux a été testée, et de nouveaux protocoles ont été proposés axés sur ces spécificités. Les granulats recyclés présentent une absorption plus élevée, une résistance à l’abrasion plus faible, une distribution granulaire plus étalée et une circularité moindre que les granulats naturels. La granulométrie, la proportion d’éléments fins et l’absorption d’eau des sables recyclés sont des caractéristiques dépendantes d’une part, du prélèvement des granulats recyclés et d’autre part, de la robustesse des protocoles expérimentaux. Une réactivité des éléments fins a été démontrée pour les lots issus de laboratoire, mais son influence sur les propriétés des bétons peut être considérée de second ordre lorsque les éléments fins sont constitutifs du sable. Enfin, l’absorption et la morphologie des granulats recyclés sont dépendantes de la classe granulaire étudiée. Des corrélations entre les propriétés morphologiques/géométriques et l’absorption ont été démontrées. A l’issue de l’analyse de ces propriétés, des corrections ou adaptations aux modèles prévisionnels de performances ont été proposées. La faisabilité de réalisation de bétons de granulats recyclés de béton avec remplacement total des matériaux naturels (BGRB à 100%) a ensuite été démontrée. Pour de tels matériaux, la conservation des éléments fins inférieurs à 63μm est conseillée car nécessaire à l’obtention d’un squelette granulaire correct.Afin de compenser la perte d’ouvrabilité et de résistance mécanique observée avec l’utilisation des granulats recyclés de bétons, une recherche d’adjuvant a été menée et a conduit au choix de superplastifiants de la famille des polycarboxylates. Les interprétations proposées permettent de mieux comprendre la formulation des bétons de granulats recyclés de béton et des mortiers de bétons équivalents (MBE). Ainsi, la complexité des cinétiques d’absorption et de désorption d’eau conduit à une discussion autour de la notion d’eau efficace ; la différence de morphologie des granulats recyclés implique une correction du squelette granulaire ; enfin la fragilité des granulats recyclés à l’abrasion pose la question de sa prise en compte dans la détermination du squelette granulaire optimal.Enfin, une analyse comparative des impacts environnementaux des bétons de granulats recyclés de bétons ouvre des perspectives intéressantes. / Promoting the use of demolition waste as recycled aggregates presents a double objective: first to preserve natural resources and secondly to relieve storage site. In regards to natural aggregates, recycled aggregates contain mortar that influences theirs properties and those of concrete in which they are used. The objective of this thesis is to develop the use of 100 % recycled aggregates in concrete. This study was realised in patnership with the company CHYRSO. Properties of recycled concrete aggregates collected from several sources were studied to identify and analyse their specificities ; results were compared to natural ones. Normalised methods were modified in order to be applied on recycled aggregates and new methods were also proposed. Recycled aggregates present higher water absorption, lower mechanical strength, spreader granular distribution and a less circular shape compared to natural aggregates. The granulometry of recycled sand, fines content and the water absorption are properties that depend on the sampling and the robustness of protocols used. A reactivity of fines obtained from materials made at the laboratory have been established, meanwhile their influence on concrete properties is considered as minor. Finally, the absorption and morphology of recycled aggregate depend on the granular fraction. Correlation between morphological and mechanical properties with water absorption have been demonstrated. After analysing these properties, correction were proposed on mechanical performance forecasting models. It was also shown that the use of fines in recycled aggregate concretes provides better mechanical properties. For such materials, keeping aggregates less than 63μm is advisable because it provides correct granular skeletton. In order to balance the loss of workability and mechanical strength observed with the use of recycled aggregates, studies were carried with several superplasticisers. Polycarboxylates were identified as appropriate superplasticisers. Interpretations facilitate understanding of concrete formulation and concrete equivalent mortar formulation made with recycled aggregates. Thus, the complexity of absorption and desorption kinectics lead to a discusion around effective water definition. The difference between the morphology of recycled aggregates and natural ones involved a correction of the granular skeletton; finally, their weakness during mechanical test modifies the granular skeletton and need to be taken into consideration.Finally, studies on environmental impacts of recycled aggregates concrete were done and compared with those of natural aggregates concrete. This study starts interesting perspectives.