This paper outlines the Netherlands experience on the overall performance of recycled aggregates, including mechanical, durable, and environmental quality. The importance of a proper quality control system has been addressed. In conclusion, a discussion on common logistic and economic dilemmas, which may be a potential threads for a widespread application of recycled aggregates for use in concrete, has been suggested.

  • ABSTRACT

  • INTRODUCTION

  • DUTCH RESOURCES AND AVAILABLE TYPES OF AGGREGATES

  • ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY

  • LEGISLATION AND STANDARDIZATION

  • QUALITY-GUARANTEES - ON ONGOING PROCESS

  • SPECIFICATIONS FOR RECYCLED AGGREGATES

  • QUALITY CRITERIA FOR CONCRETE WITH RECYCLED AGGREGATE - OVERVIEW AND DISCUSSION

  • OTHER TECHNICAL DILEMMAS - AGGREGATE REPLACEMENT LEVELS

  • LOGISTIC DILEMMAS

  • ECONOMIC DILEMMAS

  • CONCLUDING REMARKS

  • REFERENCES

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