🌱🔬Sustainability in construction is more critical than ever, and the SARCOS project has investigated the incorporation of Recycled Concrete Aggregates (RCA) into new concrete mixes. Within this framework, carbonation tests are being conducted to evaluate the carbonation depth of RCA-based concretes.
🔍 Why is this important? Carbonation affects concrete durability by reducing alkalinity, which can lead to reinforcement corrosion. Since RCA has different porosity and absorption properties compared to natural aggregates, understanding its carbonation resistance is essential for designing sustainable and durable concrete structures.
🇪🇸 This research is being conducted at the Escuela Politécnica de Ingeniería de Gijón-Universidad de Oviedo, Spain, under the supervision of Professor Fernando López Gayarre.
In the attached figures, you can see part of the experimental process we are conducting to measure carbonation depth. These tests will help us assess how recycled materials influence concrete’s durability over time.
