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Laboratory Evaluation of Rice Husk and Sawdust on the Performance of Asphalt Binders and Mixtures.

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Last updated: 22 Jan 2023

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Although waste materials have negative effects on the environment, they can be utilized in civil engineering applications, particularly in pavement construction. This research investigates the feasibility of using agricultural waste and byproduct materials i.e., Rice Husk (RH) and Sawdust (SD) as modifiers to asphalt binders and mixtures. A mechanical mixer was used at 1400 rpm speed, and temperature of 140°C±5°C to blend the byproduct material with a typical 60/70 penetration grade asphalt for 60 minutes. Three different contents of 10, 15, and 20% by total weight of asphalt binder) were employed for modifying asphalt binders. Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) were used for the microstructural and chemical characterization of the modified asphalts. The neat and modified asphalts were tested against conventional properties. Modified asphalt mixtures were prepared and designed by Marshall method utilizing an optimum content of 15% by the total weight of asphalt binder for each of the byproduct materials. The moisture sensitivity was characterized in the laboratory for the control and modified mixes using the Tensile Strength Ratio (TSR) and loss of stability. Results showed that with the increase in the content of the waste/byproduct material, penetration value decreased, softening point temperature increased, and viscosity increased. Marshall stability of the prepared hot asphalt mixture containing RH-modified asphalt binder was the highest but with higher loss of stability compared with other asphalt mixes. The TSR of the control mix was the highest compared with other mixes.

DOI

10.21608/bfemu.2021.204643

Keywords

rice husk, sawdust, modified asphalt, Marshall mix Design, Indirect Tensile Strength

Authors

First Name

Manar

Last Name

Nassef

MiddleName

Moustafa

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MSc student, Faculty of Engineering, Mansoura University. Donemstrator at Delta Higher Institute for Engineering and Technology

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manar.nassef2@gmail.com

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First Name

Alaa

Last Name

Gabr

MiddleName

Rashad

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Associate Professor, Public Works Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Mansoura University, Egypt.

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eng-alaa1400@mans.edu

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0000-0002-2399-2271

First Name

Sherif

Last Name

EL-Badawy

MiddleName

Massoud

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Professor, Public Works Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Mansoura University, Egypt

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sbadawy@mans.edu.eg

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0000-0001-8348-1580

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46

Article Issue

4

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28611

Issue Date

2021-12-01

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2021-08-26

Publish Date

2021-11-14

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1

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7

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1110-0923

Online ISSN

2735-4202

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BFEMU_Volume 46_Issue 4_Pages 1-7.pdf

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MEJ. Mansoura Engineering Journal

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22 Jan 2023