Utilization of Waste Plastics in Asphalt Pavement Construction: A Review
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https://doi.org/10.22399/ijcesen.4401Keywords:
Waste Plastic, Asphalt Pavement, Traffic Load, Rutting, StrengthAbstract
The surge in vehicle numbers, traffic speed and load has drastically reduced pavement lifespan and increased maintenance costs. To address this, incorporating waste plastics into bituminous binders is crucial for enhancing pavement quality and performance. Waste Plastics use in asphalt pavement has limitations, including high costs, poor aging resistance, and inadequate storage stability, hindering its future development and widespread adoption. This study aims to systematically review the benefits and drawbacks of various waste plastics in asphalt pavement, addressing a knowledge gap in existing literature. This study provides a comprehensive review of waste plastics for asphalt pavement, covering historical evolution, waste plastic selection, evaluation, and specifications. It offers insights for academia and practical guidance for pavement engineering, highlighting future research directions.
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