Study on low noise pavements using waste plastics

Goud, G. Narendra; Praveen, S.; Swathi, S.; Kumar, Rahul; Abinav, B. Sai; Abishek, G. Sai

doi:10.1016/j.matpr.2023.04.278

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“…WPA is gaining recognition in the construction and building materials industry as a sustainable and versatile resource [35]. With growing concern for environmental sustainability, WPA is being incorporated into various construction materials, such as concrete, mortar, and asphalt, to enhance their properties [36]. WPA not only reduces the consumption of natural aggregates but also helps manage plastic waste, addressing two critical issues simultaneously [37].…”

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Assessing the Viability of Waste Plastic Aggregate in Stone-Modified Asphalt Concrete Mix for Bus Rapid Transit Pavement Maintenance

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Kim,

Kim

et al. 2023

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This research takes on a scientific problem originating from the pervasive deterioration observed in the pavements of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) systems, which presents formidable challenges to their durability and imposes significant financial burdens on BRT organizations. While wear and tear on BRT pavements is a widely recognized concern, there exists a pronounced deficiency in sustainable solutions to address this issue comprehensively. This study endeavored to bridge this scientific gap by exploring the option of incorporating waste plastic aggregate (WPA) and recycled asphalt pavement (RAP) into the pavement material. The series of comprehensive investigations commenced with an assessment of modified binders. We identified a 25% extracted RAP binder as the most suitable candidate. Our research next determined that a 4% WPA content offers optimal results when used as an aggregate replacement in a stone-modified asphalt concrete mix, which is further refined with a 13 mm nominal maximum aggregate size (NMAS) gradation, resulting in superior performance. Under double-load conditions of the Hamburg Wheel Tracking test, rutting in the 10 mm NMAS mixture rapidly increased to 9 mm after 12,400 HWT cycles, while the 13 mm NMAS mixture showed a more gradual ascent to the same critical rutting level after 20,000 HWT cycles (a 61% increase). Real-world application at a designated BRT station area in Seoul reinforced the findings, revealing that the use of 13 mm NMAS with 4% WPA and RAP significantly improved performance, reducing rutting to 75 µm and enhancing pavement resilience. This configuration increased Road Bearing Capacity (RBC) to 5400 MPa at the center zone, showcasing superior load-bearing capability. Conversely, the 10 mm NMAS mixture without RAP and WPA experienced severe rutting (220 µm) and a 76% reduction in RBC to 1300 MPa, indicating diminished pavement durability. In general, this research highlights the need for innovative solutions to address BRT pavement maintenance challenges and offers a novel, environmentally friendly, and high-performance alternative to traditional methods.

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