Civil Engineering Journal
Vol 8, No 8 (2022): August

Effects of HDPE Utilization and Addition of Wetfix-Be to Asphalt Pavement in Tropical Climates

Daud Nawir (Civil Engineering Department, University Borneo Tarakan, Amal lama, Tarakan 77123,)
Achmad Zultan Mansur (Civil Engineering Department, University Borneo Tarakan, Amal lama, Tarakan 77123,)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Aug 2022

Abstract

Plastic Waste (PW) is one of the primary sources of pollution, leading to drainage system blockages, thereby causing floods and road pavement damage. One of the major ways to reduce pollution due to plastic waste and excessive exploitation of natural resources is through the development of HDPE. It is also important to reduce damage to road pavement structures by improving the quality of the asphalt used during construction. Therefore, this research aims to analyze the effects of using HDPE shale, an ecologically friendly material, and the addition of Wetfix-Be to asphalt pavements in tropical climates. The study results showed that 5.75% of the OAC asphalt using plastic waste raises the stability value and meets the specification requirements. Specimens of AC-WC concrete asphalt mixture were also tested by immersing them in fresh and seawater for 0.5, 24, 72, and 96 hours. In conclusion, using HDPE plastic waste and Wetfix-Be keeps the AC-WC concrete asphalt mixture stable. Doi: 10.28991/CEJ-2022-08-08-010 Full Text: PDF

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Journal Info

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cej

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Subject

Civil Engineering, Building, Construction & Architecture

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Civil Engineering Journal is a multidisciplinary, an open-access, internationally double-blind peer -reviewed journal concerned with all aspects of civil engineering, which include but are not necessarily restricted to: Building Materials and Structures, Coastal and Harbor Engineering, ...