Use of recycled crushed demolition materials as base and sub-base in road construction

This paper reviews the upgrading of Welshpool Rd between Leach Hwy and Sevenoaks St in Welshpool using recycled demolition materials as a base and sub-base. The paper details the decision process leading to the adoption of recycled materials as an alternative to newly quarried materials, the experience gained during the construction process and details of testing and assessment of the completed pavement.

• Authors:
  • Leek, C
• Conference:
  • (paper to) Waste and Recycle Conference, 2008, Fremantle, Western Australia

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: 11p

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Base course (Pavements); Crushing; Demolition; Recycled materials; Road construction; Subbase (Pavements)
• ATRI Terms: Basecourse; Crushing; Demolition; Recycling; Road construction; Subbase
• Subject Areas: Construction; Highways;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01382741
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: ARRB
• Files: ATRI
• Created Date: Aug 22 2012 1:30PM