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Influence Reclaimed Asphalt Shingles on the Physicochemical and Rheological Properties of Road Bitumen
Krzysztof Kołodziej1, Szymon Malinowski2, Wojciech Franus2
1Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Architecture, Rzeszow University of Technology, Powstancow Warszawy 12 Street, 35-959 Rzeszow, Poland.
Recovered asphalt shingles modify bitumen, enhancing stiffness and durability. Post-consumer asphalt shingles (TOAS) cause greater stiffening than manufacturing waste asphalt shingles (MWAS), necessitating source-specific additive limits for optimal performance.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Civil Engineering
- Sustainable Pavement Technology
Background:
- Bitumen modification is crucial for pavement performance and longevity.
- Recycling asphalt shingles offers a sustainable approach to bitumen enhancement.
- Understanding the distinct effects of different reclaimed asphalt shingle sources is vital.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of bitumen recovered from post-consumer asphalt shingles (TOAS) and manufacturing waste asphalt shingles (MWAS) on paving-grade bitumen.
- To assess changes in basic and rheological properties of bitumen modified with TOAS and MWAS at various dosages.
- To determine the influence of the source of reclaimed asphalt shingles on bitumen performance.
Main Methods:
- Modification of 50/70 paving-grade bitumen with TOAS and MWAS at 15%, 30%, and 45% w/w.
- Evaluation of bitumen properties: penetration, softening point, viscosity.
- Rheological testing: Linear Amplitude Sweep (LAS) for fatigue life, Multiple Stress Creep Recovery (MSCR) for rutting resistance, Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) analysis.
Main Results:
- Both TOAS and MWAS increased bitumen stiffness, improved rutting resistance (reduced Jnr3.2), and enhanced fatigue life.
- TOAS exhibited a stronger stiffening effect due to aging processes during its service life.
- MWAS allowed for higher dosage levels without significant performance deterioration compared to TOAS.
Conclusions:
- The source of reclaimed asphalt shingles significantly influences their effect on bitumen properties.
- TOAS and MWAS cannot be treated as equivalent additives; their application rates should be source-dependent.
- Utilizing MWAS may offer greater potential for high-dosage incorporation in bitumen modification for sustainable paving.
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