Evaluation of crumb rubber in asphalt pavements

Authors

Raghu Ram Madapati, University of Rhode Island
K. Wayne Lee, University of Rhode IslandFollow
Colin A. Franco, University of Rhode Island

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Date of Original Version

12-1-1995

Abstract

The use of crumb rubber modifiers (CRM) in asphalt pavements is evaluated. Two different processes for adding CRM to hot asphalt mix were examined: the wet and the dry process. Performance-related properties of asphalt rubber were determined using test methods recommended by the Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP): resistance against rutting, fatigue cracking and low temperature cracking. Results indicate that performance based grades of asphalt rubbers increased with the addition of crumb rubber when compared to control asphalt grade.

Publication Title, e.g., Journal

Transportation Congress, Proceedings

Volume

1

Citation/Publisher Attribution

Madapati, Raghu R., K. W. Lee, and Colin A. Franco. "Evaluation of crumb rubber in asphalt pavements." Transportation Congress, Proceedings 1, (1995): 755-767. https://digitalcommons.uri.edu/cve_facpubs/247