Revolutionizing Marshall Mix Design: Sustainable Integration of Recycled Aggregates Partially in Hot-Mix Asphalt Concrete

Prakash J; Manjunath B.H; Neeraj S.N; Chaya D.Y; Sagar H

doi:10.54392/irjmt25321

Authors

Prakash J Department of Civil Engineering, Sri Siddartha Institute of Technology, SSAHE University, Tumkur, Karnataka, India. Author https://orcid.org/0009-0006-0227-7865
Manjunath B.H Department of Civil Engineering, Sri Siddartha Institute of Technology, SSAHE University, Tumkur, Karnataka, India. Author https://orcid.org/0009-0005-0450-1640
Neeraj S.N Department of Civil Engineering, Jawaharlal Nehru New College of Engineering, Shivamogga, Karnataka, India. Author https://orcid.org/0009-0002-9349-0901
Chaya D.Y Department of Civil Engineering, Jawaharlal Nehru New College of Engineering, Shivamogga, Karnataka, India. Author
Sagar H Department of Civil Engineering, Jawaharlal Nehru New College of Engineering, Shivamogga, Karnataka, India. Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54392/irjmt25321

Keywords:

Recycled Aggregates, Dense Bituminous Macadam, Marshall Properties, Stripping, Drain Down, ITS

Abstract

This study explores the use of recycled aggregates (RA) in Dense Bituminous Macadam (DBM) through the Marshall Mix method. Five mixes were evaluated: 100% natural aggregates (NA) and four blends with 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100% RA. Marshall Properties, stripping, drain down, & indirect tensile strength (ITS) tests were performed. The optimum binder content (OBC) ranged from 4.5% to 4.72%, meeting the MoRTH minimum of 4.5%. Air voids decreased with more RA but stayed within 3%–5%. VMA values were above 13%, and VFB ranged from 69.24% to 75%, meeting limits. All mixes exceeded 9 kN stability, with 50% RA showing the highest at 15.7 kN. Flow values (2.2–3.4 mm) were within the 2–4 mm range. ITS results showed maximum tensile strength ratio (TSR) of 96% at 50% RA. Stripping and drain down tests confirmed RA's suitability. The findings indicate that RA can be used in DBM mixes while meeting MoRTH standards.

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