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An Analysis of Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement from a Single Source—Case Study: A Secondary Road in Romania

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  • Rodica Dorina Cadar

    (Department of Railways, Roads and Bridges, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, 400114 Cluj-Napoca, Romania)

  • Rozalia Melania Boitor

    (Department of Railways, Roads and Bridges, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, 400114 Cluj-Napoca, Romania)

  • Mihai Liviu Dragomir

    (Department of Railways, Roads and Bridges, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, 400114 Cluj-Napoca, Romania)

Abstract

The paper presents a comprehensive analysis on reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) milling material collected from a single source, namely from a secondary road in Romania, county road DJ109. The following characteristics are investigated: particle size, binder content, material variability and uniformity, and the clustering phenomena. Variability is demonstrated using the results of particle size gradation and binder content. The coefficient of uniformity and the coefficient of curvature demonstrate that the RAP used in this research is a well-graded material. However, the visual analyses conducted on RAP highlight the presence of RAP particle agglomeration and the need for further testing. The study presents three different experimental phases: (i) RAP-milling old asphalt pavement, RAP; (ii) RAP milling after binder extraction, RAPabe; and (iii) RAP after Los Angeles crushing, RAPac. After processing, the coarse part (C) had a great influence on the fine part (F), and F/C ratio increased, respectively, from 0.4 to 1.5 and 1.61. Material variability on the extended site, the difference between the design values and particle size, as well as the existing clustering process indicated that RAP material collected from secondary roads must be pre-processed prior to its storage and reuse in the recycling process. Considering that secondary roads represent 71% of the overall network of asphalt course roads in Romania, and around 24,000 km of roads are in need of at least extensive maintenance (wearing asphalt courses) or rehabilitation, RAP is a highly recyclable material. Therefore, this study provides advice and guidance for re-using RAP in new pavement mixtures.

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  • Rodica Dorina Cadar & Rozalia Melania Boitor & Mihai Liviu Dragomir, 2022. "An Analysis of Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement from a Single Source—Case Study: A Secondary Road in Romania," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 14(12), pages 1-14, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:14:y:2022:i:12:p:7057-:d:834841
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    1. Catalina Dimulescu & Adrian Burlacu, 2021. "Industrial Waste Materials as Alternative Fillers in Asphalt Mixtures," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 13(14), pages 1-18, July.
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    1. Andrei Forton & Adelin Stirb & Paul Marc, 2023. "Influence of Anti-Stripping Green Additives on Binder Performance," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(5), pages 1-18, March.

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