MECHANICAL CONCRETE BY USING WASTE RUBBER TYRES

PROJECT ASSOCIATES

U. HEMA CHANDANA 179F1A0127

K. SATHISH KUMAR REDDY 179F1A0117
G. RUSHI KESAVA NAIDU 179F1A0112
J. AMRUTH KUMAR 179F1A0115

Under the esteemed guidance of

Ms. M. VASEEMA M-TECH
Assistant professor
CONTENTS
• Abstract
• Introduction
• Why selecting tittle
• Materials used
• Process of mechanical concrete
• Mechanical concrete functioning
• Advantages
• Disadvantages
• Applications
• Properties of concrete
• Conclusion
ABSTRACT
•As a critical part of the transportation network, pavements offer a safe means for vehicular traffic.
Pavements are subjected to many forms of stress during their service life, and they are susceptible
to environment related cracking and failures. Failures can be attributed to poor subgrade and fatigue
under repetitive axle loadings.
•Reinforcement products such as waste rubber tyres which make-up mechanical concrete and the
reuse of discarded, tread-worn, automotive tires with both sidewalls removed, is assessed and
recommended. This research aims to understand the potential life of pavement system components
set at displacement limitations when reinforced with waste rubber tyres
•In this study, research was performed on underlying materials of a pavement system, and this aided
in examining suggested field implementation designs on the usage of waste rubber tyre (mechanical
concrete) and filled with aggregate to improve base/sub base strength.
•Alternative materials were examined when testing for confinement effects. The pavement
reinforcement technologies strengthen the base/sub base and create a more stable platform for
pavement systems through confinement effects.
• The mechanical concrete aid in distributing stresses from axle loads, and their use
can lead to potential cost effectiveness, savings in material and labour, and
sustainability.
• Nearly all road problems come from base failures. The Mechanical Concrete
Using Waste Rubber Tyres filled with stone aggregates economically eliminates
most road maintenance problems. It also reduces time, cost and materials required
as compared to that of conventional road.
 INTRODUCTION
• Mechanical concrete road introduces a new, cellularreinforced, aggregate building
material, confined aggregate, concrete.
• This material is made by using cylinder to confine stone aggregates. The cylinder
increases load-bearing capacity of all types of aggregates by providing direct
lateral support. It is comparable in bearing load applications to common Portland
cement (PC) concrete.
• In this report material behaviour and laboratory load tests conducted on different
types of filler material are described. In confined aggregate (CA) a cylindrical
device alone accomplishes lateral confinement and integration of stone
aggregates; verses in PC concrete, cement, water and sand mortar perform this.
• Main materials which we used as filler is a waste concrete, which is very cheap in
market and also easily available. Because of geo synthetic tires the filler material
are fixed and due to this the road material does not move laterally.
WHY SELECTING TITTLE
• The procedure is fast
• Uses simple equipment
• Almost anyone can build a strong road
• Durability of road is more
MATERALS USED
• Waste rubber tyres
• Coarse aggregate
• Fine aggregate
• Ready mix
• Wire mesh
• Cement
Materials

Waste rubber tyres 40mm coarse aggregate

Materials

Fine aggregate Ready mix

Materials

wire mesh cement

PROCESS OF MECHANICAL
CONCRETE
• To create tire derived cylinders
• Site preparation
• Placing tire derived cylinders
• Filling tyres with coarse aggregate
• Placing wire mesh
• Pour the concrete mix on tires
To create tire derived cylinders
• To create the both side walls of the tires.
• Waste rubber tires which make up
mechanical concrete.
• Reuse of discarded, thread- worn, and
automative tires.
Mechanical concrete
Site preparation

• Site should be prepared to receive tire

derived cylinders.
• By removing surface materials to the
required depth.
• Process with 8 inches of tire derived
cylinders and 2 inches of stone cover.
Placing tire derived cylinders
• TDC are placed on the subgrade so each other
cylinder is in contact with the cylinders
surrounding it.
• Tire derived cylinders should be placed so that
each is circular and not squashed into an oval
shape.
• A tire derived cylinders should contact a
minimum of 3 other cylinders.
Filling tires with aggregate

• Nailing the tire derived cylinders to each

other.
• This is the final step in placing mechanical
concrete.
• To fill the graded crushed stone material.
• Maintain the void ratio necessary to allow
water to freely drain through the material.
Placing wire mesh

• To place the wire mesh on the mechanical

concrete.
• Long joint spacing is required.
• Wire mesh will allow for increased
distance between joints.
Pour the concrete on tires

• To make the concrete mix or use ready mix.

• To pour the concrete mix on the wire mesh.
• The mix proportions for mechanical concrete for
M20 grade of cement -1:1 1\2: 3.
Mechanical concrete functioning
• Live loads applied to materials during the construction process are
often greater those experienced in day-to-day function.
• It can function as highway bases and shoulders, earth retaining
walls, bridge abutments and slope and channel erosion functioning.
• It is a strong and economical method for improving the structural
performance of crushed stone aggregates.
ADVANTAGES
• Rapid drainage of surface water.
• Reduction of traffic noise.
• Reduction of spray and the improvement of skid resistance in wet weather.
• Reduction of road surface glare from oncoming headlights.
• Improved fuel consumption due to the smooth ride qualities of the negatively
textured surface.
• Reduction in tyre wear due to reduced rolling resistance.
DISADVANTAGES
• Reduced pavement strength. 'This leads to having to provide more support in the
structural layers of the pavement. The reduced strength can also limit the
application of the material to areas not susceptible to high stresses which could
lead to aggregate fretting.
• Reduced pavement life in comparison with other materials due to the increased
likelihood of binder oxidation caused by the voided nature of the material.
• Possible clogging of pores and drainage paths while under construction and also
during the service life of the road.
APPLICATIONS
1. Technical Superiority
• Easy to use and install.
2. Economic Variability
• Reduces all costs.
3. Environmental Friendliness
• Uses less material, energy, water.
4. Society effectiveness
• Uses unskilled labour.
 PROPERTIES OF CONCRETE
• Concrete has relatively high compressive strength, but significantly
lower tensile strength.
• Concrete has a very low coefficient of thermal expansion, as it matures
concrete shrinks.
• All concrete structures will crack to some extent, due to shrinkage and
tension.
CONCLUSION
• The use of Mechanical Concrete in the construction of road reduces time, cost and
materials required as compared to that of conventional road. It shows incredible
durability due to the confinement of stone aggregates. The maintenance cost of
Mechanical Concrete Road is reduced due to increased void ratio which drains off
the rain water. There is heavy cost reduction in construction of MCR as compared
to that of traditional roads.