SEDL / STP / STP1331-EB / STP13062S

Utilization of Recycled Glass as Aggregate in Controlled Low-Strength Material (CLSM)

Ohlheiser, TR
Vice President — General Manager, Western Mobile Denver Aggregate Division, Denver, CO

Pages: 5    Published: Jan 1998

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Abstract

Incoming glass from curbside recycling programs is successfully being utilized as aggregate replacements. The colored glass that can not be used by local bottle manufacturers is crushed to a 1/2 in. (12.5mm) material and used in various construction projects. The most successful use of processed glass aggregate (PGA) to date, has been in replacing up to 100% of the aggregate in controlled low-strength material (CLSM). It has proven to be successful and has gained acceptance by contractors in the Boulder, Colorado area.