Mechanical Properties of an Upgrading Cold-Mix Asphalt Using Waste Materials

• Published in: Journal of materials in civil engineering 2012-12, Vol.24 (12), p.1484-1491
• Main Authors: Al-Busaltan, Shakir, Al Nageim, Hassan, Atherton, William, Sharples, George
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Applied sciences; Asphalt; Bitumen. Tars. Bituminous binders and bituminous concretes; Bituminous; Buildings. Public works; Byproducts; Environmental impact; Exact sciences and technology; Materials; Mechanical properties; Recovery materials; Stiffness; Technical Papers; Upgrading; Wastes
• ISSN: 0899-1561; 1943-5533
• DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)MT.1943-5533.0000540

AbstractConsiderable advantages could be achieved if the cold bituminous emulsion mixtures (CBEMs) show comparable engineering properties to hot-mix asphalt (HMA), particularly because CBEMs require no heat within the manufacture and laying process. As a result, such pavement produces less environmental impact, is more cost effective, and requires less energy consumption. This paper focuses on upgrading the CBEMs to a stage whereby their mechanical properties are comparable to traditional HMA. Waste or by-product materials were used within the CBEMs to improve the mechanical properties, namely indirect tensile stiffness modulus and creep stiffness. Five percentages from 0 to 5.5% of aggregate mass in the mixture of the LJMU-FA1 that is waste or by-product material was incorporated in the CBEMs. The results have illustrated a comparative enhancement in the mechanical properties of the new cold mixtures attributable to the use of the specific waste materials. Thus, new CBEMs having superior mechanical properties compared with the traditional HMA were developed.