PROJECT. COLLABORATION. INNOVATION.
SEED FUND 2024
RUBBERPAVE: Integration of ELTs Produced Crumb Rubber in Pavement Construction for Enhanced Performance
Every year, millions of end-of-life tires (ELTs) pose a significant environmental challenge worldwide, with only half of them beingrecycled. In Ireland alone, over 40,000 tons of waste tyre rubber are managed by CircolELT, with a mere 10% being recycled. This accumulation of scrap tyres not only threatens the environment but also creates breeding grounds for disease-carrying pests and poses fire hazards dueto the presence of oxygen within tyres. To address these challenges, contribute into green circular economyand promote sustainable development, this project focuses on integrating ELTs produced crumb rubber into pavement construction.
By incorporating crumb rubber into asphalt mixtures, the project aims to enhance pavement performance and durability. Tasks includeinvestigating the effect of crumb rubber on bitumen digestion time, stability, flowability, rutting resistance, and acoustic properties ofasphalt mixtures. Through a comprehensive approach, including literature review, experimental studies, and analysis, the project will develop optimal techniques for incorporating crumb rubber into asphalt, considering environmental impact and asphalt properties.
The project’s innovation lies in its thorough experimental investigations of ELTs produced crumb rubber in pavement construction. Itaims to improve pavement properties, extend pavement life, and ensure long-term durability and performance of rubberized pavement.
Applicant’s name and RPO member:
Dr.Muhammad Muhammad – University College Dublin
Collaborators
Principal Investigator
Dr.Muhammad Muhammad
UCD
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