Header menu link for other important links
X
Characterization of OGFC Mixtures Containing Reclaimed Polyethylene Fibers
Published in
2011
Volume: 23
   
Issue: 3
Pages: 335 - 341
Abstract
Open-graded friction course (OGFC) mixture is a special purpose mixture that is being increasingly used in pavement surfacing around the world. OGFC mixtures consist of an open gradation, mostly of coarse size aggregate with little fines. Asphalt contents for OGFC mixtures are generally slightly higher than for dense-graded mixtures. This paper deals with the viability of using reclaimed polyethylene (PE) fibers derived from low-density polyethylene (LDPE) tote bags collected from domestic waste as an additive in OGFC mixtures. Draindown test results indicated that OGFC mixtures with PE fibers can be effectively used to retard draindown of the binder and mineral filler. Mixture designs were performed for a range of 4.5-6.0% asphalt content. Laboratory tests were carried out on OGFC mixtures to determine the resistance to fatigue damage, unaged and aged abrasion, tensile strength, moisture-induced damage, and plastic deformation. The test results indicated that OGFC mixtures with reclaimed PE fibers showed improvement in tensile strength and improved resistance to permanent deformation, fatigue-induced damage, and moisture susceptibility when compared with mixtures without fibers. © 2011 American Society of Civil Engineers.
About the journal
JournalJournal of Materials in Civil Engineering
ISSN08991561
Open AccessNo
Concepts (32)
  •  related image
    ASPHALT CONTENT
  •  related image
    DOMESTIC WASTES
  •  related image
    Fatigue
  •  related image
    FATIGUE INDUCED DAMAGE
  •  related image
    GRADED MIXTURES
  •  related image
    Laboratory test
  •  related image
    MINERAL FILLER
  •  related image
    MIXTURE DESIGN
  •  related image
    Moisture susceptibility
  •  related image
    Moisture-induced damage
  •  related image
    OPEN-GRADED FRICTION COURSE
  •  related image
    PAVEMENT SURFACING
  •  related image
    Permanent deformations
  •  related image
    POLYETHYLENE FIBERS
  •  related image
    Rutting
  •  related image
    Test results
  •  related image
    Abrasion
  •  related image
    Asphalt
  •  related image
    Deformation
  •  related image
    Fatigue damage
  •  related image
    Fibers
  •  related image
    Friction
  •  related image
    Moisture
  •  related image
    Polyethylenes
  •  related image
    Reclamation
  •  related image
    Tensile strength
  •  related image
    Thermoplastics
  •  related image
    Tribology
  •  related image
    Mixtures
  •  related image
    Domestic waste
  •  related image
    Polymer
  •  related image
    Recycling