In this research, the properties of two tailings solvent recovery unit (TSRU) samples, one bitumen froth sample, and two aggregates are evaluated using various laboratory tests. The TSRU-modified mixtures are prepared at different concentrations of bitumen froth (0% to 6% of weight of mixture increasing in 1% intervals) where TSRU materials were added based on optimum moisture content of the mixture. The properties of the mixtures are investigated using indirect tensile strength and Marshall stability tests. The results show that TSRU modification results in a higher tensile strength. The granular layer thickness can be reduced by 42% and 60% for modified samples made with both aggregates. It should be noted that the modified samples fail to meet the soaked indirect tensile strength requirement. A potential solution to improve the indirect tensile strength of the soaked mixture is using cementitious additives such as Portland cement.
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