... of asphalt mixtures, reclaimed PE in the form of LDPE carry bags was used in this investigati... more ... of asphalt mixtures, reclaimed PE in the form of LDPE carry bags was used in this investigation for modification of ... Static immersion and boiling test results indicated that the PEMB improves the resistance to moisture susceptibility of the ... Evaluation of hot mix asphalt (HMA) static ...
Currently, polymer modified asphalt mixture is a relatively costly mixture for paving roads. One ... more Currently, polymer modified asphalt mixture is a relatively costly mixture for paving roads. One way to reduce the cost of such constructions and rendering them more convenient is by using inexpensive polymers, i.e. waste polymers. The main purpose of this research is to determine the effect of incorporating waste plastic bottles (Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)) on the engineering properties of stone mastic asphalt (SMA) mixture. The volumetric and mechanical properties of asphalt mixes that include various percentages of PET (0%, 2%, 4%, 6%, 8% and 10%) were calculated and assessed with laboratory tests. The appropriate amount of PET was found to be 6% by weight of bitumen. The outcomes were statistically analysed and the determination of the significance at certain confidence limits was performed with the two factor variance analysis (ANOVA). Moreover, some studies conducted on polyethylene modified asphalt mixture have also been taken into consideration in this paper. The results show that the addition of PET has a significant positive effect on the properties of SMA and it can promote the re-use of waste material in industry in an environmentally friendly and economical way.► The PET increased the stiffness level of the mixture improving its resistance level against permanent deformation. ► The effects of waste PET on Marshall Stability, air void and bulk specific gravity of the mixture are significant. ► The appropriate amount of PET was found to be 6% by weight of bitumen.
... of asphalt mixtures, reclaimed PE in the form of LDPE carry bags was used in this investigati... more ... of asphalt mixtures, reclaimed PE in the form of LDPE carry bags was used in this investigation for modification of ... Static immersion and boiling test results indicated that the PEMB improves the resistance to moisture susceptibility of the ... Evaluation of hot mix asphalt (HMA) static ...
Currently, polymer modified asphalt mixture is a relatively costly mixture for paving roads. One ... more Currently, polymer modified asphalt mixture is a relatively costly mixture for paving roads. One way to reduce the cost of such constructions and rendering them more convenient is by using inexpensive polymers, i.e. waste polymers. The main purpose of this research is to determine the effect of incorporating waste plastic bottles (Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)) on the engineering properties of stone mastic asphalt (SMA) mixture. The volumetric and mechanical properties of asphalt mixes that include various percentages of PET (0%, 2%, 4%, 6%, 8% and 10%) were calculated and assessed with laboratory tests. The appropriate amount of PET was found to be 6% by weight of bitumen. The outcomes were statistically analysed and the determination of the significance at certain confidence limits was performed with the two factor variance analysis (ANOVA). Moreover, some studies conducted on polyethylene modified asphalt mixture have also been taken into consideration in this paper. The results show that the addition of PET has a significant positive effect on the properties of SMA and it can promote the re-use of waste material in industry in an environmentally friendly and economical way.► The PET increased the stiffness level of the mixture improving its resistance level against permanent deformation. ► The effects of waste PET on Marshall Stability, air void and bulk specific gravity of the mixture are significant. ► The appropriate amount of PET was found to be 6% by weight of bitumen.
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