Utilization of waste tires for pollution reduction

Abstract

The growing interest in utilizing waste materials in engineering applications has opened the possibility of constructing hydraulic structures with scrap tires, a high-profile waste material. Applications of waste tires in hydraulic engineering benefits the environment by reducing the waste, yet one may ask whether scrap tires leach compounds that may adversely affect the environment. This study focuses on state-of-the-knowledge about the reuses of scrap tires in hydraulic engineering projects and discusses existing and new utilization methods for potential source reduction, which may be effective in pollution reduction. In addition to the review of existing applications in hydraulic engineering, new methods are developed and technical feasibilities are investigated. Potential problems associated with waste tires are identified, and their impact on the environment is assessed.