Research Article
Waste Tire Particles and Gamma Radiation as Modifiers of the Mechanical Properties of Concrete
Table 1
Physical properties of components of concrete.
| | Component | Specific gravity (g/cm3) | Water absorption (%) | Loose unit weight (kg/m3) | Compact unit weight (kg/m3) |
| | Gravel | 2.35 | 3.59 | 1367 | 1443 | | Sand | 2.12 | 11.87 | 1278 | 1201 | | Tire rubber (2.80 mm) | 1.04 | — | — | — | | Tire rubber (0.85 mm) | 1.35 | — | — | — | | Cement | 3.10 | — | — | — | | Water | 1.00 | — | — | — |
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