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- Title
Systematic Review of Natural Rubber Latex Modified Concrete for Eco efficient Construction Works.
- Authors
NYAH, Efiok Etim; ONWUKA, David Ogbonna; ALANEME, George Uwadiegwu; ONWUKA, Ulari Sylvia
- Abstract
The paper presents a systematic review of the literatures on natural rubber latex modified concrete (NRLMC) which is a composite material that combines the benefits of both natural rubber latex (NRL) and concrete. The use of NRL in concrete mixtures can improve its workability, durability and microstructural properties and the concrete exhibits excellent mechanical properties such as high tensile and flexural strength, impact resistance and energy absorption capacity. Additionally, NRLMC can reduce the carbon footprint of the construction industry by incorporating NRL to substitute the quantity of cement in the concrete mix. The performance of NRLMC is influenced by various factors such as the type and dosage of NRL, curing conditions and mixing methods. This paper provides a review of the existing literatures on the use RLMC, including its properties, limitations and challenges, and also highlights its potentials by addressing sustainability and environmental concerns. Moreover, the review study of soft computing tool deployment such as adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system (ANFIS) in the evaluation of NRLMC engineering properties was carried out in this research. The findings of this paper can guide the optimization of NRLMC for various applications and facilitate the adoption of this innovative material in the construction industry, also, the use of ANFIS can reduce the need for costly and time-consuming experimental testing, making the development of NRLMC more efficient and cost effective.
- Subjects
RUBBER; LATEX; CONCRETE; CONCRETE mixing; FLEXURAL strength
- Publication
Építőanyag: Journal of Silicate Based & Composite Materials, 2023, Vol 75, Issue 4, p154
- ISSN
0013-970X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.14382/epitoanyag-jsbcm.2023.22