ABSTRACT

Abstract The demolished concrete is taken as a resource and its reuse has been considered in six guidelines. Summaries of the main text and commentary of three promising guidelines are described, though they have not been so far operated; (1) Proposed quality guideline for the recycled coarse aggregates and the commentary, the Ministry of Construction, 1986, (2) Proposed standard for the use of recycled coarse aggregate concrete for buildings, the Ministry of Construction, 1986, (3) Proposed standard for the use of recycled aggregate concrete for public works, the Ministry of Construction, 1986. Keywords: Concrete, Recycled aggregate, Recycled Concrete, Guideline, Waste Materials.