Mechanical performance of dry process fine crumb rubber asphalt mixtures placed on the Portuguese road network

2014 ◽  
Vol 73 ◽  
pp. 247-254 ◽  
Author(s):  
J.L. Feiteira Dias ◽  
L.G. Picado-Santos ◽  
S.D. Capitão
Keyword(s):  
Road Network ◽  
Mechanical Performance ◽  
Crumb Rubber ◽  
Asphalt Mixtures ◽  
Dry Process

scholarly journals Recyclability of Asphalt Mixtures with Crumb Rubber Incorporated by Dry Process: A Laboratory Investigation

Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (12) ◽  
pp. 2870
Author(s):  
Israel Rodríguez-Fernández ◽  
Maria Chiara Cavalli ◽  
Lily Poulikakos ◽  
Moises Bueno
Keyword(s):  
Urban Areas ◽  
Mechanical Performance ◽  
Asphalt Binder ◽  
Aging Effect ◽  
Crumb Rubber ◽  
Low Noise ◽  
Asphalt Mixtures ◽  
Polymer Modification ◽  
Modified Bitumen ◽  
Dry Process

Semi-Dense Asphalt (SDA) mixtures are nowadays recommended for the surface layer of low noise roads in urban areas due to their optimal functional characteristics. Moreover, the use of polymer-modified bitumen (PmB) in its design results in high mechanical performance. However, this type of highly modified bitumen implies significant economic and environmental disadvantages. The polymer modification increases the production cost, involves higher mixing temperatures, and makes the recycling process of the asphalt mixtures challenging. As a potential alternative to PmB in SDA mixtures, this experimental work analyses the dry process for the incorporation of crumb rubber (CR) from waste tires. Particularly, the main objective was to study the aging effect and the recyclability of asphalt mixtures prepared in the laboratory with two different types of CR. The volumetric properties and mechanical performance of the mixtures artificially aged and rejuvenated were evaluated. The results obtained show that mixtures with CR have adequate performance, being less susceptible to aging than a conventional polymer-modified mixture. Furthermore, the rheological response of asphalt binder samples recovered from the mixtures at different aging states was analyzed. It was observed that the effect of the rejuvenator depended on the CR type, but this fact did not negatively influence the performance of the recycled mixtures.

A Review of Crumb Rubber Modification in Dry Mixed Rubberised Asphalt Mixtures

2014 ◽  
Vol 70 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Norhidayah Abdul Hassan ◽  
Gordon D. Airey ◽  
Ramadhansyah Putra Jaya ◽  
Nordiana Mashros ◽  
Md. Maniruzzaman A. Aziz
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Performance ◽  
Crumb Rubber ◽  
Asphalt Mixtures ◽  
Sufficient Information ◽  
Dry Process ◽  
Wet Process ◽  
Critical Issues ◽  
Technical Issues ◽  
Asphalt Paving ◽  
Rubber Modification

This paper provides an overview of crumb rubber modified asphalt mixtures with particular reference to the dry process. The dry process involves the blending of crumb rubber with hot aggregates prior to mixing with bitumen. In comparison to the wet process (process of incorporating crumb rubber into bitumen prior to mixing with aggregates), this mixture type has a number technical issues. The lack of standards and inconsistent performance have resulted in scepticism among practitioners and researchers in accepting the dry process for rubber modification even though it has the potential to recycle more crumb rubber compared to the wet process. This has resulted in the overwhelming majority of asphalt paving projects involving crumb rubber using the wet process. Therefore, to better understand the mixture, details pertaining to dry mixed rubberised asphalt are discussed in this paper with sufficient information from previous research. The discussions highlight several critical issues regarding its modification concept (the function and behaviour of rubber particles within the mixture), mixture design criteria and mechanical performance of this mixture type. This is necessary in order to identify the factors that play a significant role in improving the mixtures properties for future studies. Additionally, the review will be a positive step in the direction of achieving an appropriate design standard for dry mixed rubberized asphalt mixtures.

Microstructure analysis and mechanical performance of crumb rubber modified asphalt concrete using the dry process

2020 ◽  
Vol 259 ◽  
pp. 119662 ◽  
Author(s):  
Israel Rodríguez-Fernández ◽  
Farrokh Tarpoudi Baheri ◽  
Maria Chiara Cavalli ◽  
Lily D. Poulikakos ◽  
Moises Bueno
Keyword(s):  
Asphalt Concrete ◽  
Mechanical Performance ◽  
Crumb Rubber ◽  
Microstructure Analysis ◽  
Dry Process ◽  
Modified Asphalt

scholarly journals Functional and environmental performance of plant-produced crumb rubber asphalt mixtures using the dry process

2021 ◽  
Vol 54 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Bueno ◽  
R. Haag ◽  
N. Heeb ◽  
P. Mikhailenko ◽  
L. Boesiger ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Performance ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Fatigue Behavior ◽  
Permanent Deformation ◽  
Asphalt Mixture ◽  
Crumb Rubber ◽  
Asphalt Mixtures ◽  
Gaseous Emissions ◽  
Dry Process

AbstractIncorporating crumb rubber (CR) using the dry process, directly in the asphalt mixture rather than into the bituminous binder requires no plant retrofitting, and therefore is the most practical industrial method for CR incorporation into asphalt mixtures. Nevertheless, very few large scale studies have been conducted. This work uses a holistic approach and reports on the functional and environmental performance of asphalt mixtures with different concentrations of CR fabricated employing the dry process in asphalt plants. Gaseous emissions were monitored during the production and laboratory leaching tests simulating the release of pollutants during rain, was conducted to evaluate the toxicology of both the CR material alone and the modified asphalt mixtures. In addition, laboratory compacted samples were tested to assess their fatigue behavior. Furthermore, noise relevant surface properties of large roller compacted slabs were evaluated before and after being subjected to a load simulator (MMLS3) to evaluate their resistance to permanent deformation. The results confirm that comparable performance can be achieved with the incorporation of CR using the dry process for high performance surfaces such as semi-dense asphalt, which usually require the use of polymer modified binders. Environmental performance improvement can be achieved by a washing step of the CR material that could remove polar CR additives which have commonly been used as vulcanization accelerator during rubber production.

Microscopic analysis of the interaction between crumb rubber and bitumen in asphalt mixtures using the dry process

2013 ◽  
Vol 48 ◽  
pp. 691-699 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francisco Javier López-Moro ◽  
María Candelas Moro ◽  
Francisco Hernández-Olivares ◽  
Bernabé Witoszek-Schultz ◽  
Manuel Alonso-Fernández
Keyword(s):  
Microscopic Analysis ◽  
Crumb Rubber ◽  
Asphalt Mixtures ◽  
Dry Process

A Review of the Utilisation of Recycled Waste Material as an Alternative Modifier in Asphalt Mixtures

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 42-60
Author(s):  
Abdalrhman Abrahim Milad ◽  
Ahmed Suliman B. Ali ◽  
Nur Izzi Md Yusoff
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Performance ◽  
Permanent Deformation ◽  
Steel Slag ◽  
Asphalt Mixture ◽  
Construction Materials ◽  
Crumb Rubber ◽  
Asphalt Mixtures ◽  
Waste Material ◽  
Waste Materials ◽  
The Road

The possibility of using waste materials in road construction is of great interest as their utilisation may contribute to reducing the problems of hazard and pollution and conserve natural resources. Thus, there is an urgent need to find a sustainable method for using waste materials as a substitute in the standard asphalt binders. There are several concerns about the physical and chemical properties and mechanical performance of asphalt pavements incorporated with waste material in the effort to reduce permanent deformation of the road surface. This review article presents a brief discussion of the asphalt mixtures modified with waste material, and the recycled materials used as a modifier in the asphalt mixture. The present paper summarises the use of crumb rubber, crushed concrete, steel slag, glass fibre and plastic waste in asphalt mixtures. The use of waste materials as a modifier in asphalt mixture resulted in improved asphalt pavement performance. Results advocate that rubberised asphalt mixture with desired properties can be designed as an additive with a friendly environmental approach in construction materials. The researches that adopted the influence of usage, recycle waste material to improve the performance of the asphalt of the road are still limited compared to other construction fields. Doi: 10.28991/cej-2020-SP(EMCE)-05 Full Text: PDF

scholarly journals A review of the best experience on crumb rubber – dry process modified asphalt mixture performance

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ovidijus Šernas ◽  
Audrius Vaitkus ◽  
Deimantė Kilaitė
Keyword(s):  
Asphalt Mixture ◽  
Crumb Rubber ◽  
Asphalt Mixtures ◽  
Waste Products ◽  
Dry Process ◽  
Modified Asphalt ◽  
Wet Process ◽  
Water Sensitivity ◽  
Modification Process ◽  
Dry Modification

The use of crumb rubber made from end of life tyres for asphalt mixtures modification in order to improve their properties or just utilize waste products may be considered as potential solution. Crumb rubber can be used as a bitumen modifier (wet process) or supplementary component of the asphalt mixture (dry process). Dry modification process has more potential due relatively unsophisticated technology and higher possible to use amount of crumb rubber comparing to the wet process. The performance of asphalt mixtures modified by dry process mainly depends on several factors as crumb rubber type, content and size. However, limited number of publications reported the results of dry method crumb rubber modified asphalt mixtures performance. This paper summarizes the latest findings from literature review on the modification technologies and specifications related to dry modification process, the effect of crumb rubber type and amount on modified asphalt mixture performance in terms of stiffness, rutting resistance, water sensitivity, resistance to fatigue and low temperature cracking. The algorithm of crumb rubber modified asphalt mix design was introduced.

Effect of Addition of Dry Crumb Rubber on the Performance of Terminal Blend Crumb Rubber Modified Asphalt Mixtures

2017 ◽  
Vol 2633 (1) ◽  
pp. 90-97 ◽  
Author(s):  
Salih Kocak ◽  
M. Emin Kutay
Keyword(s):  
Asphalt Binder ◽  
Asphalt Mixture ◽  
Crumb Rubber ◽  
Asphalt Mixtures ◽  
Fine Aggregate ◽  
Dry Process ◽  
Modified Asphalt ◽  
Wet Process ◽  
Low Temperature Cracking ◽  
Linear Viscoelastic

Three major methods are used to produce crumb rubber modified asphalt pavement: the dry process (CRDry), the terminal blend process (CRTB), and the wet process (CRWet). Although the CRDry process replaces the portion of fine aggregate in the asphalt mixture with crumb rubber (CR) particles, the CRWet process incorporates CR particles into hot liquid asphalt before it is mixed with aggregates. CRTB is known as a special type of CRWet process in which the CR is blended with asphalt binder at the asphalt terminal. In general, the CRWet process can integrate 15% to 22% CR by weight of the binder. This amount ranges from 10% to 12% in the CRTB process as a result of the limitations associated with transportation and pumping. This study investigated the feasibility of increasing the CR content of CRTB modified asphalt mixtures. The addition to the mixture of about 0.5% CR (by weight of the mix) through the CRDry process doubled the amount of rubber to be found in a conventional CRTB mix. The relative performances of the CRTB and the CRTB+CRDry processes [i.e., crumb rubber hybrid (CRHY)] were investigated with respect to their linear viscoelastic properties, rutting susceptibility, moisture damage, resistance to fatigue, and low temperature cracking. It was shown that it was possible to increase the amount of CR in the mixture through the use of the CRHY method proposed here, without adverse effect on the performance of the mixture.

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