Laboratory evaluation of recycled construction and demolition waste for pavements

► 16,000 tons of solid wastes from civil construction are produced daily in São Paulo. ► Lab tests show similar behavior of RCDW aggregate and a standard granular material. ► Proper compaction energy increases the breakage of RCDW aggregate and its resistance. ► Permanent deformation is one of the main problems of the RCDW aggregate. ► RCDW aggregate may be utilized as coarse base and sub-base layer for low-volume roads.