Effect of Waste Polyethylene in Bituminous Concrete Mixes: An experimental study on use of polyethylene modified bitumen

Singh, Kh. Lakshman/ Panda, Debjani

ISBN 10: 6202078510 / ISBN 13: 9786202078511

Published by LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2017

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72 pages. 8.66x5.91x0.17 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Effect of Waste Polyethylene in Bituminous Concrete Mixes: An experimental study on use of polyethylene modified bitumen
• Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 6202078510
• ISBN 13: 9786202078511
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.15 kilograms

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Synopsis

The objective of this book is to examine the possibility of using low density waste polyethylene into bitumen as modifier. Low density polyethylene was collected from domestic waste. Various percentages of waste polyethylene such as 1%, 3%, 5% and 7% by weight of bitumen was blended with 80/100 paving grade bitumen. The physical properties of modified binder with different percentage of polyethylene are also evaluated. The temperature susceptibility and penetration index (PI) of the modified binders were calculated. It is observed that PI value of modified binder is found higher than unmodified binder. The strength characteristics in terms of Marshall Stability, flow, indirect tensile strength (ITS), Marshall quotient (MQ), and moisture susceptibility expressed in terms of Marshall retained stability, tensile strength ratio (TSR) of bituminous concrete were determined in the present study. It was found that moisture damage in case of PE modified bituminous mixes are less as compared to neat bituminous mixes. Using PE modified binder in bituminous concrete mixes increases stability, indirect tensile strength which turn in provide better resistance against permanent deformation.

About the Author

Dr. Kh. Lakshman Singh, Assistant professor, Civil Engineering Department of NIT Silchar, India has more than 9 years teaching and research experience. He has obtained his Ph.D degree in Civil Engineering in 2006 from IIT Roorkee, India. His research interest is in the area of Rhehology of binders, Bituminous mixes, and Materials characterization.