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Mechanical and Environmental Performance of Asphalt Concrete with High Amounts of Recycled Concrete Aggregates (RCA) for Use in Surface Courses of Pavements

doi: 10.3390/su16010248
handle: 1822/89435
Using aggregates from alternative sources has been considerably encouraged in recent decades. Reducing the consumption of natural aggregates from quarries (which have a substantial economic, visual, and environmental impact) is increasingly a concern. These needs have led to the broader use of more sustainable aggregates, increasing the incorporation percentages and extending their use to more demanding pavement layers (e.g., surface). In order to prove the efficiency of recycled concrete aggregates (RCAs) under such conditions, the “CirMat” project was developed. Among other works and tests, an asphalt concrete (AC) incorporating 52.3% RCA was characterized mechanically and environmentally. Empirical properties were evaluated, including the Marshall test (S = 20.2 kN; F = 2.9 mm) and resistance to permanent deformation (WTS = 0.10 mm/103 cycles), as well as a life cycle assessment (LCA), which confirmed that nine indicators were improved (from 1% to 93%). The test samples were taken from mixtures produced in the laboratory and at a plant (after which they were applied on a construction site). Comparing the results with those obtained in a reference AC (with natural aggregates), it was possible to conclude that the performance of the AC with RCAs was very similar. Therefore, the use of these aggregates, at high rates, does not represent additional risks for asphalt mixtures and has lower environmental impacts in most categories.
- Centro de Recursos Naturais e Ambiente Portugal
- Civil Engineering Research and Innovation for Sustainability Portugal
- University of Minho Portugal
- Centro de Recursos Naturais e Ambiente Portugal
- University of Minho Portugal
Water sensitivity, Environmental effects of industries and plants, Environmental product declaration, TJ807-830, Marshall test, TD194-195, environmental product declaration, Renewable energy sources, Environmental sciences, Life cycle assessment, Permanent deformation resistance, life cycle assessment, recycled concrete aggregate, Recycled concrete aggregate, Asphalt concrete, permanent deformation resistance, GE1-350, asphalt concrete
Water sensitivity, Environmental effects of industries and plants, Environmental product declaration, TJ807-830, Marshall test, TD194-195, environmental product declaration, Renewable energy sources, Environmental sciences, Life cycle assessment, Permanent deformation resistance, life cycle assessment, recycled concrete aggregate, Recycled concrete aggregate, Asphalt concrete, permanent deformation resistance, GE1-350, asphalt concrete
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