International Journal of Environmental Science and Development

Abstract—The crumbed pieces of the rubber from worn out tires are used as an additive with concrete to develop a novel construction material. The physical, mechanical and durability tests are conducted on concrete with 0%, 1% and 2 % of crumbed rubber with respect to weight of cement. Concrete cubes with 2% crumbed rubber show a higher slump value, less air voids, lower water absorption and higher compressive strength in comparison with conventional concrete. The crumbed rubber fills the voids present in the conventional concrete cubes results in increase in dry density and decrease in water absorption. The workability and compressive strength of the concrete increases with the increase in the percentage of crumbed rubber to 2%. The novel construction material developed in this research is sustainable and green compared to conventional concrete as it reduces the release of Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) and fuel consumption based on energy simulation results from design builder software.

Keywords—crumbed rubber, green concrete, additive, cementitious material, mechanical strength, durability study

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Cite: Shifana Fatima Kaafil and Shamim Shaukat Khan, "Recycle and Reuse of Crumbed Rubber as Construction Material to Reduce Environmental Pollution," International Journal of Environmental Science and Development vol. 16, no. 2, pp. 111-118, 2025.

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