ASSESSMENT OF THE PROPERTIES OF ASPHALT MODIFIED WITH USED TIRES

This study investigates the properties of asphalt mix modified with ground tire. The ground tire was introduced into the asphalt in a melted form at varying percentages of 2%, 4%, 6%, 8% and 10% by weight of the asphalt. The properties of the asphalt mixed with the ground tire were then obtained thr...

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Published inStavební obzor Vol. 26; no. 1; pp. 1 - 10
Main Author Aderinlewo, Olufikayo
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Prague Czech Technical University in Prague Faculty of Civil Engineering 01.04.2017
Czech Technical University, Prague
Subjects
Asphalt
Asphalt mix
Asphalt mixes
ductility test
Ductility tests
Fire point
ground tire
Properties (attributes)
softening point
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Summary:This study investigates the properties of asphalt mix modified with ground tire. The ground tire was introduced into the asphalt in a melted form at varying percentages of 2%, 4%, 6%, 8% and 10% by weight of the asphalt. The properties of the asphalt mixed with the ground tire were then obtained through penetration, softening point, flash and fire point and ductility tests. These properties were then compared with those of the control asphalt to determine the effectiveness of the ground tire in improving the asphalt properties. The results showed that the ground tire additive improved the asphalt properties considerably.
ISSN:1805-2576
1805-2576
DOI:10.14311/CEJ.2017.01.0001