Mechanical Properties, Durability, and Structural Applications of Rubber Concrete: A State-of-the-Art-Review

Substituting rubber particles for a portion of the standard coarse aggregates in concrete is regarded as sustainable solution tackling issue waste-tires disposal. In order to assess structural performance (RC), many studies have been conducted on proportions, mechanical properties, curing conditions, usages, and serviceability material over decades. This review systematically summarizes properties (e.g., static dynamic), testing method, durability RC, emphasizing its dynamic characteristics from perspectives component. The inclusion weakens concrete, while low module inherent rubbers improves such stiffness degradation, high strain-rate sensitivity, excellent energy dissipations, good ductility. With increase strain rate, improvement absorption ductility RC (0 30%) can 110% 80%, respectively. Concrete with volume fraction less than 30% enhances both long-term environmental performances. Moreover, shows fire resistance, permeability, freeze–thaw behavior; however, further research needed understand constitutive model synergistic effects additional materials.