MODIFICATION OF OIL BITUMENS WITH POLYMERIC MATERIALS

Currently, in the world, due to the recent push for recycling, many road authorities are considering using recycled plastic on roads. This paper presents the modification of bitumen with recycled plastics from waste. Bitumen modification for roads in Kazakhstan is considered one of the most suitable and popular approaches. This research paper describes the details of using plastic waste as bitumen modifiers, with a particular focus on recycled plastics and how they can potentially be used to improve bitumen performance and road durability. The main physical and mechanical characteristics of the modified bitumen were determined after routine tests, penetration and plasticity, softening temperature, and Fraas brittleness temperature.