Effects of Waste Plastic on the Physical and Rheological Properties of Bitumen

5th International Conference on Nanomaterials and Materials Engineering

Abdullah, Mohd Ezree^1 ; Ahmad, Nurul Asyiqin^2 ; Jaya, Ramadhansyah Putra^2,3 ; Hassan, Norhidayah Abdul^2 ; Yaacob, Haryati^2 ; Hainin, Mohd Rosli^2

Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Johor, Batu Pahat

86400, Malaysia^1

Faculty of Civil Engineering, Department of Geotechnics and Transportation, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, UTM Johor Bahru

81310, Malaysia^2

Faculty of Engineering, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Seri Iskandar, Perak Darul Ridzuan

32610, Malaysia^3

关键词: Blending techniques;    Economic and social development;    Large networks;    Modified bitumen;    Penetration values;    Plastic wastes;    Rheological property;    Softening points;   

Others  :  https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1757-899X/204/1/012016/pdf
DOI  :  10.1088/1757-899X/204/1/012016

来源: IOP

【 摘 要 】

Plastic disposal is one of the major problems for developing countries like Malaysia, at the same time Malaysia needs a large network of roads for its smooth economic and social development. The limited source of bitumen needs a deep thinking to ensure fast road construction. Therefore, the use of plastic waste in road construction not only can help to protect environment but also able to help the road construction industry. The aims of this research are to study the effects of waste plastic on rheological properties of bitumen. Modified bitumen was prepared by using blending techniques. Bitumen was heated and plastic waste was slowly added. Rheological properties of bitumen were performance by penetration, softening point, viscosity and direct shear rheometer test. The results showed that when content of plastic waste increase, the penetration value, softening point and viscosity of bitumen also increase. Generally, plastic waste improves the performance of bitumen when it was added into bitumen. It can be said that the usage helps to improve the performance of the road pavement which also reduces the rutting effect.