A Comparison of Characteristics of Waste Plastic, Crumb Rubber and Polymer Modified Bitumen Based on Previous Studies

Abstract

Transportation plays an important role in the rapid economic development of a nation. Transportation increases the quality and variety of consumer goods, thereby stimulating the demand and development of trade and economy of the nation. Transport provides various employment opportunities and boosts up the economy of the country. Roads make a crucial contribution to economic development and growth and bring important social benefits. They are of vital importance in order to make a nation grow and develop. In addition, providing access to employment, social, health, and education services make a road network crucial in fighting against poverty. Roads open up more areas and stimulate economic and social development. Every year more and more roads are being constructed which needs a huge collection of bitumen. The primary objective of this thesis is to Comparison on Specific gravity, Ductility, Softening Point, of bitumen modified by waste plastic, crumb rubber & polymer. Comparison of Optimum binder content on each case of modification. Environmental impact assessment for each case. Recommendation for the best modifier of Bitumen Among these three materials. The data of the previous research are collected to determine the best modifiers of bitumen. Finally, considering the optimum point, we recommend the best bituminous modifier for decreasing the cost and quality improvement of bitumen.