Overcoming the limitations of recycled concrete aggregates in Belgium

In Belgium, the presence of numerous quarries in the Walloon region makes recycled concrete aggregates (RCA) less attractive for structural concrete applications: since the natural aggregates are at reach, it is unprofitable from both a financial and an environmental aspect to use RCA. In addition, the supply of recycled aggregates on the Belgian market is lacking. Only a few recyclers produce type A+ RCA, which could be used in ready-mix concrete, but tend to keep them for their own productions. Furthermore, although the revised Belgian national concrete standard (NBN B 15- 001) allows cast-in-situ concrete to contain higher fractions of recycled aggregates, there is presently no concrete supplier yet certified to produce concrete with recycled aggregates. One should finally note the lack of stimulation or even mandatory incentives by the Authorities to promote the use of RCA. The aim of this paper is to identify the various reasons behind RCA limitations in Belgium and to suggest solutions to overcome them.

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