This project is intended to overcome current barriers of using RCA in concrete for structural applications and to bridge the knowledge gap between scientists and engineers.The novelty of the proposed research exchange is to develop common approaches which can be used for a wide range of recycled aggregate concrete products. By developing collaborative multi- and inter-disciplinary research we can improve our knowledge, skills, and experiences more effectively and more efficiently. Not only can this reduce the cost of the research but can also speed it up and disseminate the research findings more quickly and more widely, thus to achieve a multi-win scenario. In many cities, particularly in many developing countries, old buildings are being demolished and new ones are being constructed. From an environmental and cost savings standpoint, it is logical to take waste from on site and reuse it in a new project. The proposed research is extremely timely and important to advance innovation in sustainable construction materials to be applied in infrastructure development, providing a robust scientific underpinning for the design of recycled aggregate concrete mix based on its applications, considering the current shortage of virgin aggregate in many countries. The research will also contribute to the development of the modelling tools required to resolve uncertainties in the parameters influencing the long-term performance of recycled aggregate concrete structures, enabling the safe and confident utilisation of RCA in infrastructure applications in the Europe and worldwide.
