UTILISATION OF RECYCLED CONCRETE POWDER AS SUPPLEMENTARY CEMENTITIOUS MATERIAL: PATHWAY TO THE SERBIAN TECHNICAL ASSESSMENT

AUTHOR(S) / АУТОР(И): Biljana Ilić , Ljiljana Miličić , Nevenka Mijatović , Damir Čjepa, Ivana Vidić

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DOI: 10.46793/29DIMK.516I

ABSTRACT / САЖЕТАК:

Using a Supplementary Cementitious Materials (SCMs) as a strategy for reducing CO₂ emissions, is widespread. A growing demand for SCMs has led to exploring new materials capable of reducing the environmental impact, such as recycled concrete powder (RCP), without significantly impairing the essential characteristics of cement. This paper presents the results of possibility of use the of RCP as SCM as well as the procedure for creating the Serbian technical assessment for this construction product. The possibility of utilization of RCP as SCM was assessed through the chemical composition, physical and mechanical characteristics. The results of the research showed that RCP can be used as SCM. Based on the results of the research, the preparation of the Serbian assessment document of this innovative product was initiated. This provided the possibility of making available this product on the Serbian market.

KEYWORDS / КЉУЧНЕ РЕЧИ:

Portland cement, recycled concrete powder,  Serbian technical assessment

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT / ПРОЈЕКАТ:

This research is supported by the Ministry of Science, Technological Development and Innovation through Contract No. 451-03-136/2025-03/ 200012.

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