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Title: Using pyrolized carbon black from waste tires in asphalt pavement. Part 1. Limestone aggregate. Final report, September 1993-May 1995

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:270185

The study presents the viability of using pyrolyzed carbon black (PCB) as an additive in hot mix asphalt concrete. Different ratios of PCB (5%, 10%, 15%, 20% by weight of asphalt) were blended with two grades of asphalt (AC-10 and AC-20). The complete behaviors of the PCB modified asphalt concrete were investigated by comprehensive laboratory testing and evaluation. The Marshall method was used to determine the optimum binder content, and the mechanical properties and void relationships were investigated by this method. The Gyratory Testing Machine was used to define the stress-strain relationships of the PCB mixtures. The rutting potential of PCB mixtures was investigated using the Dynamic Creep Testing. The performance of the PCB mixtures at low temperature (5 degrees C) was determined by the Indirect Tensile Testing. The strength performance of the PCB mixtures at intermediate temperatures (5 degrees C and 25 degrees C) was examined by the Resilient Modulus Test. The Hamburg Wheel Tracking Device was employed to ascertain the stripping potential of the PCB mixtures. The findings of the study show beneficial effects of added PCB for asphalt mixture. Specifically, test results show that PCB contents of 10% to 15% by weigh of asphalt produce a number of significant 0mprovements. The rutting potential, the temperature susceptibility and the stripping potential can be reduced by the inclusion of PCB in the asphalt mixture. Added material costs of about 6% may well be justified by expected improvements in performance.

Research Organization:
Purdue Univ., Lafayette, IN (United States). Joint Highway Research Project
OSTI ID:
270185
Report Number(s):
PB-96-183694/XAB; TRN: 61982239
Resource Relation:
Other Information: DN: See also Part 2, PB--96-183686; PBD: 20 Feb 1996
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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