Mechanical Properties of Rubber - An Overview

Abstract

Several studies have been carried out to reuse scrap tires in a variety of rubber and plastic products, incineration for the production of electricity, or as fuel for cement kilns, as well as in asphalt concrete. Studies show that workable rubberized mixtures can be made with scrap-tire rubber. This paper presents an overview of some of the research published regarding the use of scrap tires in cement concrete. The paper details the likely uses of rubberized concrete. In recent years, the production of elastomeric blends has markedly increased, due to their well-balanced physical and mechanical properties, easy processability, and relatively low cost.