Pelletized Cut Rubber: An Alternative Coarse Aggregate for Concrete Mixture

Abstract

This experimental study aimed to develop an acceptable concrete mixture with pelletized cut rubber tire particles as substitutes to coarse aggregates in concrete mixes adopted from “AA” concrete mixture that can be used for building construction. The study also tries to point out the fact that not all discarded materials classified are waste but can be converted to other uses by manipulating its form to suit the desired use. In this case, pelletizing cut rubber tires that can no longer be used by vehicles nor re-threaded for further use. Adding them as partial or complete substitutes for gravel in concrete mixes, cut rubber tire pellets could lower cost of production and saving valuable funds and resources to be used for construction projects.