Abstract

The physical properties and mechanical behavior of cement mortars containing waste tire rubber particles (WTRP) were studied. Several mortar mixtures were prepared by replacing quartz sand with 100% of WTRP and by using cement content of 150, 200, 250, 300, 350 and 400 kg/m3 respectively. Results indicated that dry bulk densities of the mortars containing WTRP were all less than 1000 kg/m3. The mortars had a certain hydrophobic property. The 28 d compressive strengths of the mortars were 0.59~2.29 MPa and the thermal conductivity values were 0.096~0.152 W/(m.K) increased with the cement content increasing. So, the mortars containing WTRP can be used as thermal insulating material.

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