Laboratory Evaluation of Reclaimed Asphalt (RAP) Combined with ABS Extracted from E-waste

International Journal of Civil Engineering

© 2025 by SSRG - IJCE Journal

Volume 12 Issue 12

Year of Publication : 2025

Authors : Athiappan K, Indrajith Krishnan. R, Sivaramakrishnan Subbaram, Chandramohan R

10.14445/23488352/IJCE-V12I12P107

How to Cite?

Athiappan K, Indrajith Krishnan. R, Sivaramakrishnan Subbaram, Chandramohan R, "Laboratory Evaluation of Reclaimed Asphalt (RAP) Combined with ABS Extracted from E-waste," SSRG International Journal of Civil Engineering, vol. 12,  no. 12, pp. 72-82, 2025. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23488352/IJCE-V12I12P107

Abstract:

Due to high consumption of electronic goods in the 21st century, the accumulation of E-waste has been found to be high, and it is on an increasing trend. On the other hand, the researchers are focusing on developing high-performance pavement to cater to heavy traffic and high axle load, which allows the researchers to evaluate the possibilities of incorporating the E-waste as a modifier on fresh and aged bitumen to develop the high-performance asphalt. In this research, the virgin bitumen and reclaimed aged bitumen of ages 4, 6, and 8 years were partially replaced by ABS obtained from E-wastes. The physical properties are evaluated and compared using FTIR and a Fluorescent optical microscope. The Rheological parameters evaluated are Penetration value, Kinematic viscosity, Complex shear modulus, and rutting parameter (G*/sinα). The mechanical properties of fatigue life and rutting resistance are compared. According to the study’s findings, bitumen that has been aged and reclaimed and contains ABS performs better than regular bitumen. On the other hand, the mechanical, rheological, and physical properties of the virgin bitumen treated with ABS were at their best.

Keywords:

E-waste, Fatigue, Rutting, Sustainable, Recycle, Asphalt Mix.

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