The viability of using pyrolized carbon black (CBp) derived from waste tires as a reinforcing agent in asphalt mixtures was evaluated. Commercial carbon black (CB) has been previously shown to reduce the rutting resistance, temperature susceptibility, and cracking propagation potential of asphalt concrete. It was believed that CBp could produce similar benefits; this belief has been confirmed by this study. Different ratios of CBp and CB (5, 10, 15, and 20 percent by weight of asphalt) were blended with two grades of asphalt (AC-10 and AC-20). The Marshall method, the gyratory testing machine, the dynamic creep testing (confined), the indirect tensile testing, and the resilient modulus test were performed. The test results of CBp mixtures were compared with results of CB and conventional mixtures. The analyses of test results show that the typical performance of CBp-modified asphalt mixtures is improved with respect to commercial CB and conventional mixtures. The rutting potential and the temperature susceptibility can be reduced by the inclusion of CBp in the asphalt mixture. A CBp content of 10 to 15 percent by weight of asphalt is recommended for improvement of asphalt concrete.
Evaluation of Pyrolized Carbon Black from Scrap Tires as Additive in Hot Mix Asphalt
Transportation Research Record
Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board ; 1530 , 1 ; 43-50
1996-01-01
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