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The Article Explores Improving the Performance of Asphalt Mixtures through the Utilization of Added Fibers

Jeevanjot SinghResearch Scholar, Department of Civil Engineering, Sant Baba Bhag Singh University, Jalandhar Punjab, IndiaDr. Sandeep Kumar ChandelCOD & Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Sant Baba Bhag Singh University, Jalandhar, Punjab, IndiaMohitResearch Scholar, Department of Civil Engineering, Sant Baba Bhag Singh University, Jalandhar Punjab, IndiaGurpreet SinghResearch Scholar, Department of Civil Engineering, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, India

Vol 7 No 7 (2023): Volume 7, Issue 7, July 2023 | Pages: 59-65

International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology

OPEN ACCESS | Research Article | Published Date: 17-07-2023

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Abstract

Asphalt mixtures often experience common damages such as low temperature cracking, rutting, moisture damage, and fatigue cracking. The main causes of these issues are primarily an increase in the number of large trucks utilizing the roads, errors in the design and construction of the infrastructure, and the adverse impact of environmental factors on the pavement's functionality and durability. Adding fibers to asphalt has been discovered in past investigations to promote increased longevity and enhanced functionality of roads. This paper examines the importance of incorporating lignin and glass fiber into bituminous mixes. To evaluate specific significant characteristics of a combination, we perform examinations such as the bending at low temperatures, the indirect tensile strength, and the tracking caused by wheel loading. Employing a blend of different substances yielded superior results in enhancing asphalt performance as opposed to fiber usage alone. An explanation is provided on how the asphalt industry can benefit from utilizing a mixture of materials.

Keywords

Pavements, Fibers, Asphalt, Advanced Technology


Citation of this Article

Jeevanjot Singh, Dr. Sandeep Kumar Chandel, Mohit, Gurpreet Singh, “The Article Explores Improving the Performance of Asphalt Mixtures through the Utilization of Added Fibers” Published in International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology - IRJIET, Volume 7, Issue 7, pp 59-65, July 2023. Article DOI https://doi.org/10.47001/IRJIET/2023.707009

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