Recycled tires may help concrete take the heat

Although concrete doesn't burn, it can "spall" when subjected to extreme heat – this means that surface layers of the material explosively break off, potentially causing structures made from it to collapse. According to a new study, however, fibers obtained from discarded tires can help keep that from happening.

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Category: Environment

Tags:

• Concrete
• Fire
• Polymer
• Recycling
• Tires
• University of Sheffield

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