Ceramic Waste, the New Material for Asphalt Mixtures

N. C. Solarte, L. M. Torrado, M. F. Serrano, A. Garcia, C. Alonso-Troyano

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Abstract

In Europe, ceramic manufacturing produces an estimated 3 million tons per year of waste, and construction, and demolition waste (RCD) have become a problem; control agencies have issues with granting environmental licenses for the disposal of this waste, since it is not recycled or reused. In Bogotá, Colombia, 2 tons of waste are generated and at least 22 million tons are generated in the country, much more than those observed in other countries in northern Europe. Due to this, the use of ceramic recycling in asphalt mixtures was mechanically evaluated, in Spain and Colombia, using sizes similar to those used in natural aggregates, and favorable results were evidenced. Subsequently, dynamic tests were applied, such as resilient modules, confirming that the new mixtures can be a solution for the use of waste and the reduction of the costs of the bituminous mixtures, especially in certain routes, with low traffic or secondary utilities.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAirfield and Highway Pavements 2019
Subtitle of host publicationTesting and Characterization of Pavement Materials - Selected Papers from the International Airfield and Highway Pavements Conference 2019
EditorsImad L. Al-Qadi, Hasan Ozer, Andreas Loizos, Scott Murrell
PublisherAmerican Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Pages144-153
Number of pages10
ISBN (Electronic)9780784482469
DOIs
StatePublished - 2019
EventInternational Airfield and Highway Pavements Conference 2019: Testing and Characterization of Pavement Materials - Chicago, United States
Duration: 21 Jul 201924 Jul 2019

Publication series

NameAirfield and Highway Pavements 2019: Testing and Characterization of Pavement Materials - Selected Papers from the International Airfield and Highway Pavements Conference 2019

Conference

ConferenceInternational Airfield and Highway Pavements Conference 2019: Testing and Characterization of Pavement Materials
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityChicago
Period21/07/1924/07/19

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