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Published: Građevinar 70 (2018) 5
Paper type: Subject review
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Introduction of recycled polyurethane foam in mastic asphalt

Miguel Ángel Salas, Heriberto Pérez-Acebo

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to analyse the suitability of recycled polyurethane (PU) foam as a binder modifier in mastic asphalts (MA). The results show that harder bitumen is achieved with an increasing percentage of PU, up to 5 %, when the workability of the sample becomes poor. A MA mix with a 4 % of PU in bitumen was manufactured. A lower indentation was observed when compared to a virgin sample, and it was established that the modified MA can be used on heavy-traffic roads. These results suggest a promising use of this waste polymer.

Keywords
polyurethane foam, mastic asphalt, bitumen modifier, polymer modified bitumen, indentation test

HOW TO CITE THIS ARTICLE:

Salas, M. Á., Pérez-Acebo, H.: Introduction of recycled polyurethane foam in mastic asphalt, GRAĐEVINAR, 70 (2018) 5, pp. 403-412, doi: https://doi.org/10.14256/JCE.2181.2017

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Salas, M. Á., Pérez-Acebo, H. (2018). Introduction of recycled polyurethane foam in mastic asphalt, GRAĐEVINAR, 70 (5), 403-412, doi: https://doi.org/10.14256/JCE.2181.2017

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Authors:
Miguel Santos
Miguel Ángel Salas
University of Burgos, Spain
Department of Architectural Constructions and Building and Land Engineering
Heriberto Perez Acebo
Heriberto Pérez-Acebo
University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, Spain
Faculty of Engineering of Bilbao
Mechanical Engineering Department