Laying of Bitumen Roads by Partial Replacement of Plastic

Abstract: Because plastic waste is non-biodegradable and poses a health risk, environmental engineers are now very concerned about how to dispose of it. One of the most used binding materials for road pavement nowadays is bitumen. Bitumen is primarily utilized as a binding material because of its superior binding qualities, waterproofing capabilities, and affordability when compared to alternative binders. It is well known, meanwhile, that it experiences a variety of distresses and struggles in hostile environments. Bitumen is typically mixed with several types of modifiers, like polymers and crumb rubber, to address these drawbacks. Because these modifiers are expensive and difficult to get, research is instead concentrating on waste plastic and polypropylene. Bitumen's stability, capacity, and water resistance are all increased when waste plastic is combined with it. In field conditions, the Marshal stability test is thought to be stimulating. After adding scrap plastic, the mix's flow and stability improve.Keywords: Recycling waste, Sieved aggregates, Shredded Plastic, Bitumen, Carbon footprints