MATERIAL DATA SHEET

Recycled glass aggregate concrete panel (50mm, 75mm, 100mm decorative panels)

Cementitious Binder
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ATLAS CODE
COM-AGG-CEM-003
Recycled glass aggregate concrete panel (50mm, 75mm, 100mm decorative panels)
Category composite
Material Family Aggregate-Based
Regulatory Status Not specified
Density
2100-2350 kg/m³ kg/m³
Carbon (A1-A5)
200-280 kg CO₂-e/m³ kgCO₂e
Fire Class
Not specified
Lifespan
50-100 years yrs
Description

Recycled glass aggregate concrete panels are decorative precast panels that use recycled crushed glass as a partial fine-aggregate replacement in the concrete mix. Austroads ATS 3050 defines minimum requirements for recycled crushed glass used as a partial fine aggregate replacement in concrete. In Victoria, a Sustainability Victoria?funded research project demonstrated that unwashed recycled glass fines of up to 10% by mass can replace sand in concrete and meet AS 2758.1, leading to updates in VicRoads Section 703 for general concrete paving.

Primary Sectors
[Transport & Infrastructure][Commercial][Residential]
Typical Uses
  • Decorative facade panels
  • Feature wall cladding
  • Exposed aggregate finishes
  • Polished concrete surfaces
  • Precast architectural elements
  • Sound barrier walls
  • Fire-rated wall systems
  • Sustainable building facades
  • Public art installations
  • Infrastructure applications
  • Commercial building cladding
  • Residential feature walls
Recycled Content Up to 10% by mass (sand replacement)
Renewable Content 0%
Recyclability 95-100%
Embodied Carbon 200-280 kg CO₂-e/m³ kgCO₂e
Embodied Energy 8-12 MJ/kg MJ/kg
EPD Available No
Advantages
Demonstrated feasibility of unwashed glass fines at up to 10% by mass sand replacement in Australian researchAustroads ATS 3050 provides a specification pathway for recycled crushed glass in concreteSupports diversion of glass fines from landfill
Cautions
ASR risk requires mitigation via supplementary cementitious materials (e.g., fly ash, GGBS, or glass powder)Performance depends on mix design, grading, and quality control to meet ATS 3050 / AS 2758.1Availability depends on suppliers meeting ATS 3050 requirements
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TECHNICAL DATA: PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES COM-AGG-CEM-003
Density (Dry) 2100-2350 kg/m³ kg/m³
Specific Gravity Varies
Porosity 10-18% %
Water Absorption 3-7% (24-hour immersion, ASTM C642) %
Hardness 5-7 Mohs scale
Surface Roughness 2-8 μm Ra (finish dependent) μm
UV Resistance Excellent - no significant degradation
Chemical Resistance Good to excellent acid resistance
pH Tolerance 4-12 pH range
Compressive Strength 25-35 MPa at 28 days (15-25% glass content) MPa
Tensile Strength 2.5-4.2 MPa MPa
Flexural Strength 3.5-6.5 MPa (up to 8.4 MPa with glass fibers) MPa
Shear Strength 3.0-4.5 MPa MPa
Elastic Modulus 20-28 GPa GPa
Yield Strength Not applicable (brittle material) MPa
Impact Resistance 15-25% improvement over standard concrete J/m
Bearing Capacity 20-30 MPa kN/m²
Poisson's Ratio 0.18-0.22
Creep Resistance 0.3-0.5 × 10⁻⁶/MPa (long-term)
Abrasion Resistance 15-25 cm³/50 cm² (ASTM C418)
Thermal Conductivity Varies (see notes) W/m?K
Thermal Resistance R0.028-0.083 m²·K/W (thickness dependent) m²K/W
Specific Heat Capacity Varies J/kg?K
Thermal Expansion Varies x10^-6 /?C
Melting Point 1200-1400°C (glass softening) °C
Ignition Temperature >750°C °C
Sound Transmission Class (STC) 42-56 STC (thickness dependent)
Noise Reduction Coeff. (NRC) 0.05-0.25 NRC
Optical
Light Transmittance 0% (opaque panels) %
Light Reflectance (LRV) 35-65% LRV (color dependent) %
Solar Reflectance (SRI) 29-78 SRI (surface treatment dependent)

Use of recycled glass in concrete has shifted from trials to formal specification pathways. Austroads ATS 3050 (2023) codifies requirements for recycled crushed glass used as partial fine aggregate in concrete, while Sustainability Victoria?s University of Melbourne project demonstrated up to 10% by mass unwashed glass fines as sand replacement, leading to updates in VicRoads Section 703.

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SAFETY, ECOLOGY & INSTALLATION COM-AGG-CEM-003
Flame Spread Index 0-5
Smoke Developed Index 0-3
Combustibility Class Not specified
Ignition Temperature >750°C °C
Fire Resistance Rating 60/60/60 to 180/180/180 FRL (thickness dependent) hours
Heat Release Rate <3 kW/m² kW/m²
Toxicity of Combustion Minimal - water vapor and CO₂ only
Embodied Carbon (A1-A3) 200-280 kg CO₂-e/m³ kgCO₂e/kg
Embodied Energy 8-12 MJ/kg MJ/kg
Water Footprint 5-15 L/m² L/kg
EPD Available No
Recycled Content 10%
Renewable Content 0%
LEED Points 4-6 points (MR & EQ credits)
Circular Economy Score 8/10 (high recyclability, recycled content) /100
VOC Emissions <10 g/L with low-VOC sealers g/L
Skill Level High - certified precast erection
Crew Size 4-6 workers
Installation Time 15-30 minutes/m² hr/m²
Curing Time 28 days to full strength hours
Setting Time Initial set 4-8 hours, lifting strength 7-14 days min
Temperature Range 5-35°C installation, -10 to +60°C service °C
Humidity Range 40-80% RH optimal %
Required Tools
25-50 tonne mobile craneCertified lifting equipmentStructural welding apparatusTemporary bracing systemsLaser level for alignmentDiamond blade saws for cuttingJoint sealant application tools
Certifications Required
Precast concrete erection certificateHigh-risk work license (crane operators)Structural welding certificationWorking at heights certification
Weather Limitations
No installation in winds >25 km/hAvoid heavy rain during erectionTemperature limits 5-35°CVisibility minimum 100m
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COMMERCIAL, LOGISTICS & REGULATORY COM-AGG-CEM-003
Material Cost $230-360/m² (supply only, thickness dependent)
Installation Cost $45-90/m²
Annual Maintenance $2-5/m²
Lifecycle Cost (50yr) $375-670/m² (50-year analysis)
Market Availability Good in major centers, limited rural
Lead Time 4-8 weeks standard, 8-12 weeks custom weeks
Design Life 50-100 years years
Warranty Period 1-5 years defects, 6-10 years structural years
Maintenance Interval Annual inspection, 10-15 years joint renewal months
Service Temp Range -10°C to +60°C (all Australian climates) °C
Freeze/Thaw Resistance >300 cycles
Dimensional Stability ±1mm/m over design life
Standards Compliance
Austroads ATS 3050 Supply of Recycled Crushed Glass Sand (scope includes partial fine aggregate replacement in concrete)

DISCLAIMER: This specification document is generated from the CLAD Materials Atlas Database. Information is for general guidance only and does not constitute professional engineering advice. Values are typical and may vary by batch, manufacturer, and production run. Verify suitability for specific project applications independently.

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