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10 |
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Jun 2026
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Department Of Civil Engineering
JSPM Narhe Technical Campus
Department Of Civil Engineering
JSPM Narhe Technical Campus
Department Of Civil Engineering
JSPM Narhe Technical Campus
Department Of Civil Engineering
JSPM Narhe Technical Campus
Department Of Civil Engineering
JSPM Narhe Technical Campus
Department Of Civil Engineering
JSPM Narhe Technical Campus
The exponential increase in traffic volume coupled with severe environmental overloads has led to the premature failure of flexible pavements across urban and rural road networks in India. Concurrently, the accumulation of non biodegradable waste materials—specifically waste plastics, end-of-life scrap tires, and industrial fiber remnants— poses an acute environmental threat. This research evaluates a holistic approach to improve the performance, durability, and sustainability of flexible pavements by utilizing a hybrid modifier matrix consisting of Waste Polymer (WP), Crumb Rubber (CR), and Glass Micro Fibers (MF) to modify Viscosity Grade-30 (VG-30) bitumen. A comprehensive laboratory investigation was executed following Indian Roads Congress (IRC) and Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) protocols. Bituminous mix specimens were prepared using the dry mixing process with varying percentages of the composite modifier matrix. Performance characteristics were evaluated using standard Marshall Stability tests, flow value measurements, and volumetric analysis (VA, VMA, VFB). The experimental results indicate a significant improvement in the properties of the modified bitumen mix compared to the conventional control specimen. The Optimum Modifier Content (OMC) was established at 5.0% Waste Polymer, 10.0% Crumb Rubber, and 0.3% Micro Fibers by weight of bitumen. At this optimum dosage, Marshall Stability increased by 28.4%, while moisture susceptibility and deformation under cyclic loading were vastly minimized. The study demonstrates that integrating composite solid waste into asphalt mixtures successfully yields high-performance, rut-resistant, and climate-resilient road infrastructure while actively contributing to a circular economy.
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The laboratory studies conducted for this final year SPPU civil engineering project support the following conclusions: 1.The integration of a triple waste system (Waste Polymer, Crumb Rubber, and Micro Fibers) significantly enhances the viscoelastic properties of paving mixes. 2.The Optimum Modifier Content is designated as 5% WP, 10% CR, and 0.3% MF by weight of the VG-30 binder. 3.Marshall Stability witnessed an increase of 28.4% over baseline values, ensuring substantial resistance to rut formation under severe heavy-axle wheel configurations. 4.Utilizing these recycled components yields an eco-friendly civil footprint, providing a viable pathway to eliminate polymer plastic and tire pollution across urban engineering frameworks.
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