Naslov
Rubberised Concrete Noise Barriers - new product from recycled waste tyres

Autori
Lakušić, Stjepan ; Bjegović, Dubravka ; Haladin, Ivo ; Baričević, Ana

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, neobjavljeni rad, znanstveni

Skup
18th Annual European Conference on Tyre recycling (18 ; 2011)

Mjesto i datum
Bruxelles, Belgija, 23.03.2011. - 25.03.2011

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Predavanje

Vrsta recenzije
Nije recenziran

Ključne riječi
concrete noise barriers; waste tyres; noise reduction

Sažetak
Given the increased public demand for reduced traffic noise levels, there is a growing demand for better noise protection solutions. Construction of road and railway noise barriers is the most common and cost effective choice. Nowadays, concrete noise barriers are usually produced from two layers, noise absorbing and bearing, where absorbing layer is often made out of concrete incorporating expanded clay or wooden fibres. Faculty of Civil Engineering, University of Zagreb developed, tested and patented a concept for utilisation of recycled waste tyres as new material for production of noise barriers, called RUCONBAR. Incorporating 40 % of recycled rubber in the absorbing layer, RUCONBAR presents an innovative, ecological and sustainable solution used for reduction of noise pollution on road and railway infrastructures. RUCONBAR also provides multiple ecological benefits by: improving waste management, preventing disposal of recyclable materials on landfills, achieving noise protection of urban areas, utilising the recycled materials and by reducing the exploitation of natural resources.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Građevinarstvo, Temeljne tehničke znanosti

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