Mechanical characterization using optical fiber sensors of polyester polymer concrete made with recycled aggregates

The sustainable management of solid wastes encourages metallurgic and metal-mechanic industries to look for safety applications for their wastes, thereby attenuating the environmental impact or lowering the costs. The study herein proposes strain monitoring the recycling of foundry sand with organic pollutants, as inert, in the manufacturing process of polymer concrete using optical fiber sensors. This work also analyzes the compressive strength of polyester polymer concrete made with foundry waste, i.e., recycled foundry sand and polyester polymer concrete made with fresh sand. The foundry sa...