The waste plastic and its disposal is a major threat to the environment, which results in pollution and global warming. Performance evaluation of waste plasticpolymer modified bituminous concrete mixes 979 in dry process, required quantity of waste pp was blended with hot aggregate prior to adding bitumen. Utilization of waste plastic bottles in asphalt mixture 267 journal of engineering science and technology june 20, vol. Nowadays we can use plastic in road construction purpose.
The process is easy and does not need any new machinery. It has been possible to improve the performance of bituminous mixes used in the surfacing course of road. The most common applications for scrap tires use either whole or shredded tires or granulated rubber derived from tires. G justo states that addition of 8% percent by weight of processed plastic is desirable in saving 0. Evaluation of modified bituminous concrete mix developed.
The use of plastic waste in bituminous mixture for the. Use of waste polyethylene in bituminous concrete mixes 2012 department of civil engineering, nit rourkela page x abstract bituminous concrete bc is a composite material mostly. The increase of plastic waste generation leads the. The road laying temperature is between1100 0c to1200 c. The shredded plastic waste was mixed in the hot aggregates. Plastic wastes may be in terms of bottles, carry bags and other u can be used in shredded form. May 31, 20 this video describes the use of all types of plastics waste in the construction of asphalt road. Importance of the study it is not new to use polythene in road construction. The selected recycled waste plastics were used as partial. Aggregates used in surface course can be divided into two. When the unsafe plastic waste secretes the toxic chemicals that leach out into the soil and underground water and then pollutes the water bodies.
Waste pp was coated onto aggregate by melt adhesion process, resulting in reduction of moisture absorption and soundness of aggregate. Apr, 2015 the use of waste plastic as a partial aggregate replacement in bituminous mix products often suffers from weak bonding between the plastic surface and the bitumen. Reduction of optimum bitumen content in bituminous mixes. Like bitumen, polythene is also hydrophobic water polythene by dry or wet mixing process to bituminous mix lead to improvement of strength, water repellent. Oct 12, 2016 the use of plastics waste in the construction of asphalt road pcp polymer coated pavement. Use of this mix for road construction helps to use plastics waste. Utilization of plastic waste in construction of roads. Different grades of bitumen like 3040, 6070 and 80. Thesestudies are reported in the present work to focus on blending of waste plastic materials in the form ofshredded polyethylene bags being used as a binding agent in bitumen for road construction. A waste tire out typically consists of rubber compound 70. The use of plastic waste in bituminous mixture for the road. Reduction of optimum bitumen content inbituminous mixes. Utilization of waste plastic bituminous mixes has proved that these enhance the properties of mix in addition to solving disposal problems.
This paper presents a research conducted to study the behavior of bituminous concrete mix modified with waste plastic. The plastic waste coated aggregate mixed with hot bitumen and the result mix is used for road construction. Use of waste plastic materials for road construction in ghana. This video describes the use of all types of plastics waste in the construction of asphalt road. A laboratory practice of using plastic waste in bituminous. The road laying temperature is between 110c to 120c. Utilization of waste plastic in manufacturing of plastic.
Nrrda training film on bituminous waste plastic rural roads duration. Plastic waste,bitumen, road pavement, performance abstract. Abstract the rapid rate of urbanization in india has led to increasing plastic waste generation. Plastic waste which is cleaned is cut into a size su ch that it passes through 1 2 mm sieve using shredding machine. Performance evaluation of waste plasticpolymer modified. Traditionally soil, stone aggregates, sand, bitumen, cement etc. Economic construction of bituminous road by utilization of. The process of bituminous stabilization with asphalt emulsion can be beneficial to county and municipal highway agencies in reducing the cost of regraveling and regrading, eliminating the problem of dust, and providing a smoother surface for driving. Some aggregates are highly hydrophilic water loving. The waste ismixed in different proportions to the soil sample and their influences on geotechnical properties were studied. Use of plastic waste in bituminous road construction.
Government makes use of plastic waste in road construction. The use of waste plastic as a partial aggregate replacement in bituminous mix products often suffers from weak bonding between the plastic surface and the bitumen. This work reports on the use of plastic waste and chemical additives in order to improve the performance of the volumetric and mechanical properties of bituminous mixtures. Plastic waste which is cleaned is cut into a size such that it passes through 23mm sieve using shredding machine. Utilization of plastic waste in construction of roads, ijsr. Processes for manufacturing bitumen mix road using.
The increase of plastic waste generation leads the serious problems, it will. Use of plastic in road construction is gaining importance these days because plastic roads perform better than ordinary roads and the plastic waste, otherwise considered to be a pollution menace can find its use. This study has also shown that waste plastic modified bitumen carries great promise as an alternative recycling method for plastic waste management in ghana, as well as a nontraditional, modified binder for road construction. The use of plastics waste in the construction of asphalt road. Many research works have been done in the area of use of plastic waste in bituminous road construction. Road developers will now have to use waste plastic along with hot mixes for constructing bitumen roads within 50 km of periphery of any city that has a population of over five lakh. Flexible pavements with bituminous surfacing are widely used in india. The high traffic intensity in terms of commercial vehicles, over loading of trucks and significant variations in daily and seasonal temperature of the pavement have been responsible for earlier development of distress symptoms. This paper is intended to study the feasibility of the waste tire rubber as a blending material in bitumen, which is used for road construction. Utilization of plastic waste in road pavement ijert. The advantages of using waste plastics for road construction are many.
Bituminous mixes used in the surface course of the bituminous pavements are being improved in their. This paper deals with the investigations of the use of waste plastic for coating of aggregates in the bituminous mix. Utilization of waste plastic in manufacturing of plasticsoil. To study the effect of mixing plastic waste in bituminous mixes.
Use of plastic virgin as well as waste to modify the bitumen and also the use of plastic coated aggregates are being studied to improve performance of the pavement. The use of plastics waste in the construction of asphalt road pcp polymer coated pavement. Utilisation of waste plastic in bituminous mix for. Plastic waste, consisting of carry bags, cups and other utilized plastic can be used as a coating over aggregate and this coated stone can be used for road construction. Utilisation of waste plastic in bituminous mixes for road construction 22 introduction bitumen is a useful binder for road construction. This plastic waste coated aggregate is mixed with hot bitumen and the resulted mix is used for road construction. Laboratory evaluation of usage of waste tyre rubber in. Further studies should be done to investigate long term performance of field test sections with pmb so as to evaluate. This construction practices and procedures manual is intended to provide a quick field guide to the construction methods to be adopted for the most commonly used construction items included in the specifications this document was prepared by consultants funded by. This construction practices and procedures manual is intended to provide a quick field guide to the construction methods to be adopted for the most commonly used construction items included in the specifications this document was prepared by consultants funded by gob through rrmp2 funds. The utilization of plastic waste in bituminous mixes enhances its properties. They concluded that plastic waste consisting of carry bags, cups and other utilized plastic could be used as a coating over aggregates and this coated stone could be used for road construction. The high traffic intensity in terms of commercial vehicles, over loading of trucks and significant variations in daily and seasonal temperature of the pavement have been responsible for earlier development of distress. The results show significant changes after the utilisation in different percentages.
Vasudevan has also stated that use of waste plastic in bitumen increase the binding property as compared to the conventional bitumen 3. Utilisation ofwasteplasticinbituminousmixesforroad. The increase of plastic waste generation leads the serious problems, it will easily dispose to landfill, urban and commercial areas. The mix polymer coated aggregate and tyre modified bitumen have shown higher strength. Utilization of waste plastic bags in bituminous mixes has proved that these enhance the properties of mix in addition to solving disposal problems. In hot bituminous the use of waste mixes too enhance pavement performance, protect environment and provide low cost roads. Effect of plastic waste on properties of road aggregate. This increase has resulted in a large amount of plastic waste, particularly plastic bags and pet bottles, being littered on the landscape of india.
When these aggregates are mixed with bitumen, mixture is found to give higher strength paravita et al. Plastic roadsuse of waste plastic in road construction. Pdf utilization of waste plastic in bituminous mixes for. Design procedure for bituminous stabilized road surfaces for. It has been possible to improve the performance of bituminous mixes used in the surfacing course of road pavements, with the help of various types of additives to bitumen such as polymers, rubber latex, crumb rubber treated with some chemicals, etc.
Optimum bituminous mixes are designed using ordinary aggregate. Reduction of optimum bitumen content inbituminous mixes using. Study on utilization of waste plastic in bituminous mixes for road construction conference paper pdf available april 20 with 5,351 reads how we measure reads. Bituminous mixes are most typically used everywhere the world in flexible pavement construction. Studies show that use of waste plastic andor waste rubber in hot aggregate, forms a coating around the aggregate sangita, et. The use of plastic waste in flexible pavements would open up a solution for the disposal issues regarding plastic wastes. The plastic waste coated aggregate is mixed with hot bitumen and the resulting mix is used for road construction. Dry process involves direct incorporation of waste plastic, which is blended with aggregate before adding in bitumen, to prepare a plastic modified bituminous concrete mix and the wet process which involves, simultaneous blending of bitumen and waste plastic. Study on utilization of waste plastic in bituminous mixes for. The government has made it mandatory for road developers to use waste plastic along with bituminous mixes for road construction to overcome the growing. As disposal of waste tires has become a worldwide problem and has caused worry to administrators, researchers and environmentalists. The various properties of bituminous concrete with or without plastic were checked.
The better binding property of waste plastic in its. Design procedure for bituminous stabilized road surfaces. Natural materials being exhaustible in nature, its quantity is declining gradually. Utilisation of waste plastic in bituminous mix for improved. The aggregate mix is heated and the plastic is effectively coated over the aggregate.
If you continue browsing the site, you agree to the use of cookies on this website. Application of waste plastic materials in road construction. For road construction the polymer modified bitumen show properties and plastic waste can find its use in this process and this can help solving problem of pollution. In this work, use ldpe low density polyethylene such as waste plastic. Use of waste plastic materials for road construction in. Feb 25, 2011 utilisationofwasteplasticinbituminousmixesforroadconstruction.
The objective of this research is to find a good mix proportion for the rubberized bitumen. Plastic increases the melting point of the bitumen and makes the road retain its flexibility during winters resulting in its long life. It has been proven possible to improve the performance of bituminous mixes used in the surfacing course of road pavements, with the help of various types of additives or modifiers to bitumen such as polymers, rubber latex, crumb rubber, etc. Shredded plastic waste acts as a strong binding agent for tar making the asphalt last long. Use of waste polyethylene in bituminous concrete mixes 2012 department of civil engineering, nit rourkela page x abstract bituminous concrete bc is a composite material mostly used in construction projects like road surfacing, airports, parking lots etc. Use of waste tyres for road constructions an eco friendly.
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