Structural behavior of the geothermo-electrical asphalt pavement: A critical review concerning climate change

Al‐Atroush, Mohamed Ezzat

doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e12107

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“…Faster degradation of asphalt pavement increases its maintenance costs. Material standards used in pavement engineering are not adapted to rapid climate changes, which have been a completely underestimated phenomenon until recently [7]. Therefore, scientists propose new additives that use industrial waste (as a form of disposal) or natural substances that are intended to increase the resistance of binders to changes in properties under the influence of extreme temperatures.…”

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Evaluation of Rheological Properties of Polymer-Modified Asphalt Binders and Mastics with Organic Additive—Imidazoline

Mielczarek,

Fornalczyk,

Słowik

2024

Sustainability

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The article presents the results of testing the asphalt binder modified with SBS copolymer (5%) and its mixture with mineral fillers called asphalt mastics. The aim of the research and analysis was to check the possibility of using an organic additive in the form of imidazolines and to assess their impact on the viscoelastic properties of the obtained asphalt mastics. The main advantage of using imidazoline is the increased resistance of asphalt mixtures to low-temperature cracking at the top of the road route and reducing its maintenance costs. Based on the examination of the adhesion of the binder with the addition of various imidazolines to the aggregate, a selection was made from six analyzed subtypes. One of them was selected for further research. The tests were carried out in a dynamic shear rheometer in a wide temperature range from −36 °C to 82 °C, determining the most important parameters of the tested materials, i.e., dynamic shear modulus (|G*|), phase angle (δ) and the non-recoverable creep compliance (Jnr). The test results and their analysis confirmed the beneficial effect of imidazoline on the viscoelastic properties of mastics in the low-temperature range, even at the lowest content of 0.2%. Based on the results of the determination of Jnr and |G*|/sinδ in the range of high operating temperatures, no significant deterioration in permanent deformation parameters was observed. Moreover, the use of imidazoline reduces technological temperatures during the production of HMA used in the pavement and, therefore, reduces CO2 emissions into the atmosphere.

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Evaluation of Rheological Properties of Polymer-Modified Asphalt Binders and Mastics with Organic Additive—Imidazoline

Mielczarek,

Fornalczyk,

Słowik

2024

Sustainability

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“…The manufacturing process of asphalt involves heating petroleum, a fossil fuel that releases greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide into the atmosphere [1]. Moreover, asphalt roads absorb and retain heat, leading to the urban heat island effect [2,3], which can negatively impact human health and increase energy consumption for cooling.…”

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“…The transportation phase also contributes to emissions, accounting for 2.38% of the total [4]. Studies have shown that the carbon footprint of hot mix asphalt (HMA) layer construction is approximately 65.8 kg of CO 2 per kilometer of road [1][2][3][4][5]. These emissions are a major contributor to global warming, leading to the trapping of heat in the Earth's atmosphere and contributing to the impacts of climate change.…”

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Exploring the Potential of 3D Printing Technology for Sustainable Plastic Roads: A Preliminary Investigation

Al-Atroush,

Almushcab,

Alhudaif

et al. 2023

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The urgency of climate change has highlighted the need for sustainable road construction materials, replacing the conventional asphalt, which significantly contributes to global warming and the urban heat island effect. With this in mind, the construction of the world’s first 30-m plastic road in Zwolle, Netherlands, in 2018, opened the door for novel plastic applications as paving materials. However, its application is currently still limited to sidewalks and light-load cycling lanes. The feasibility of utilizing 3D printing technology to provide the necessary structural design flexibility for the production of plastic pavement modules that can withstand heavy traffic and extreme weather conditions was examined in this preliminary study. The suitability of six plastic materials (PLA, PETG, ABS, TPU, Nylon, and polycarbonate) for 3D printing was evaluated. Polylactic acid (PLA), and polyethylene terephthalate glycol (PETG) were identified as the most suitable materials for this study. Three small-scale structural systems, namely hollow modular with plastic columns, hollow modular with solid plastic cones, and hollow modular with X-bracing, were designed and successfully printed using the adopted materials and a 3D printer. The developed systems were subsequently subjected to compression testing to assess their structural performance under heavy traffic loads and demonstrate the feasibility of the concept. The results showed that the PLA conic structural system was effective and exhibited the highest compression strength, while the PETG conic system exhibited ductile behavior with superior thermal stability. The study suggests that the hybrid system of PLA and PETG materials may improve the overall performance, combine flexibility and strength, and potentially improve the resistance to extreme weather and heavy traffic. These findings prove that 3D printing technology has the potential to revolutionize the road construction industry and provide more sustainable solutions for infrastructure development.

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Prefabricated Plastic Pavement for High-Traffic and Extreme Weather Conditions

Al-Atroush,

Bala,

Adamu

2023

Studies in Systems, Decision and Control

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Structural behavior of the geothermo-electrical asphalt pavement: A critical review concerning climate change

Cited by 8 publications

References 95 publications

Evaluation of Rheological Properties of Polymer-Modified Asphalt Binders and Mastics with Organic Additive—Imidazoline

Evaluation of Rheological Properties of Polymer-Modified Asphalt Binders and Mastics with Organic Additive—Imidazoline

Exploring the Potential of 3D Printing Technology for Sustainable Plastic Roads: A Preliminary Investigation

Prefabricated Plastic Pavement for High-Traffic and Extreme Weather Conditions

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