USE OF PLASTIC BOTTLE IN A DENCE BITUMINOUS MACADAM LAYER OF FLEXIBLE PVEMENT

Abstract – Today, plastic waste and its disposal Such as wrappers of chocolate, chips, carry bags, cold drink bottles and all other forms of plastic create significant environmental and economic problems. The plastic waste is shredded & coated over the aggregate and mixed with hot bitumen and the resulted mix is used for pavement construction this mix will not only strengthen the pavement and also increases its durability. The main objective of this paper is to discuss the importance of plastic in terms of cost reduction, increases the strength and durability when these plastics are heated and coated upon the aggregates to reduce the air voids with plastic and binds with aggregate to provide stability. It’s economical and eco-friendly. Use of plastic is rapidly increasing in daily life due to increase in rapid rate of urbanization and development. The waste plastic and its disposal are a major threat to the environment, which results in pollution and global warming. The utilization of plastic waste in bituminous mixes enhances its properties and also its strength. Key Words: coarse aggregate, fine aggregate (stone dust), marshal stability.