This paper investigates the durability of Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP) stabilized with cement at two different rates: 2% and 4%. These percentages were selected because they are close to the minimum and maximum values specified by the Iraqi standard for unconfined compressive resistance, which ranges from 25 to 50 kg/cm2. The compressive strengths were determined from the compression curves, showing values of 28 kg/cm2 for the 2% cement content and 58 kg/cm2 for the 4% cement content. The durability of the stabilized RAP was evaluated by measuring weight loss, reduction in compressive strength, and residual compressive resistance after subjecting the samples to wetting and drying cycles. The results indicate that the addition of cement significantly enhances the properties of the RAP, improving its overall strength and durability. Specifically, cement stabilization increases the RAP’s resistance to moisture fluctuations, which is crucial for its performance in road construction. The study found that the weight loss of the cement-stabilized RAP, regardless of whether it was treated with 2% or 4% cement, was less than 8%. Moreover, the residual compressive strength of the stabilized RAP, regardless of the cement content, remained greater than 25 kg/cm2, which is within the acceptable limits specified by the Iraqi standard for roads and bridges. In conclusion, cement stabilization of RAP enhances its mechanical properties and durability, making it a suitable material for use in road construction, particularly in regions exposed to varying moisture conditions.

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Durability of Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement Stabilized with Cement

  • Israa. M. Mushtaq,
  • Suhail. A. Khattab

摘要

This paper investigates the durability of Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP) stabilized with cement at two different rates: 2% and 4%. These percentages were selected because they are close to the minimum and maximum values specified by the Iraqi standard for unconfined compressive resistance, which ranges from 25 to 50 kg/cm2. The compressive strengths were determined from the compression curves, showing values of 28 kg/cm2 for the 2% cement content and 58 kg/cm2 for the 4% cement content. The durability of the stabilized RAP was evaluated by measuring weight loss, reduction in compressive strength, and residual compressive resistance after subjecting the samples to wetting and drying cycles. The results indicate that the addition of cement significantly enhances the properties of the RAP, improving its overall strength and durability. Specifically, cement stabilization increases the RAP’s resistance to moisture fluctuations, which is crucial for its performance in road construction. The study found that the weight loss of the cement-stabilized RAP, regardless of whether it was treated with 2% or 4% cement, was less than 8%. Moreover, the residual compressive strength of the stabilized RAP, regardless of the cement content, remained greater than 25 kg/cm2, which is within the acceptable limits specified by the Iraqi standard for roads and bridges. In conclusion, cement stabilization of RAP enhances its mechanical properties and durability, making it a suitable material for use in road construction, particularly in regions exposed to varying moisture conditions.