Properties of bituminous binder modified with waste polyethylene terephthalate (PET)

The purpose of this research is to investigate the possibility of using polyethylene terephthalate as polymer additives in bituminous mix. The characteristics of PET-modified binder obtained by fix mixing temperature was investigated. The binders were prepared by mixing the PET in 2 per cent, 4 per cent, 6 per cent, 8 per cent and 10 per cent (by the weight of optimum bitumen) with 80/100 penetration grade bitumen at temperature of 150 degrees Celsius. It may be inferred that PET-modified bituminous binders provide better resistance against permanent deformations due to their higher complex shear modulus and lower phase angle as compared to conventional binder. It also contributes to recirculation of plastic wastes as well as to the protection of the environment (a) For the covering record of the conference, please refer to ITRD no. E218387.

  • Corporate Authors:

    HALLMARK CONFERENCE AND EVENTS

    PO BOX 84
    HAMPTON,   Australia  3188
  • Authors:
    • KALANTAR, Z
    • MAHREZ, A
    • KARIM, M R
  • Publication Date: 2009-10

Language

  • English

Media Info

  • Pagination: 11P (DAY 3, SESSION 5)
  • Monograph Title: Australian Asphalt Paving Association thirteenth international flexible pavements conference, Sunday 11th - Wednesday 14th October, Surfers Paradise, Queensland, Australia

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Filing Info

  • Accession Number: 01153067
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Source Agency: ARRB
  • Files: ITRD, ATRI
  • Created Date: Mar 23 2010 9:14AM