Abstract: Now-a-days disposal of different wastes produced from different Industries is a great problem. These materials pose environmental pollution in the nearby locality because many of them are non-biodegradable. Traditionally soil, stone aggregates, sand, bitumen, cement etc. are used for road construction. Natural materials being exhaustible in nature, its quantity is declining gradually. Also, cost of extracting good quality of natural material is increasing. Plastics are user friendly but not eco-friendly as they are non-biodegradable generally, it is disposed by way of land filling or incineration of materials which are hazardous. Utilization of waste plastic bags in bituminous mixes has proved that these enhance the properties of mix in addition to solving disposal problems. Plastic waste which is cleaned is cut into a size such that it passes through 2-3mm sieve using shredding machine. The aggregate mix is heated and the plastic is effectively coated over the aggregate. This plastic waste coated aggregate is mixed with hot bitumen and the resulted mix is used for road construction. The use of the innovative technology will not only strengthen the road construction but also increase the road life as well as will help to improve the environment.
Keywords: Bitumen characteristics, plastic wastes, super pave, flexible pavements.
Title: Study on Characteristics of VG30 Grade Bitumen Mixed with Waste Plastics
Author: Mr. Loganayagan S, Ms. Sowkarthika T, Ms. Nevetha K M, Mr. Saiprassanna S
International Journal of Civil and Structural Engineering Research
ISSN 2348-7607 (Online)
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