CHARACTERIZATION OF BITUMEN PROPERTIES INCORPORATING USED COOKING OIL AS A MODIFIER
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https://doi.org/10.11113/mjce.v38.25985Keywords:
Bitumen properties, modifiers, used cooking oil, asphalt pavement, pavement distress., Used cooking oil, bitumen modification, sustainable asphalt, pavement performance, binder characterization, waste valorization.Abstract
The investigation of waste-derived resources as modifiers for asphalt binders has been prompted by the growing need for high-performance and sustainable paving materials. Among these, used cooking oil (UCO) has attracted considerable interest because it can improve binder properties while also addressing environmental issues related to waste disposal. The long-term performance and longevity of bituminous pavements are nevertheless impacted by pavement distress such as fatigue cracking, rutting, bleeding, and irreversible deformation, despite advancements in asphalt technology. Therefore, to improve the properties of bitumen, this study explores characterization and bitumen modification using UCO. In this study, various contents of UCO, ranging from 2% to 10% by binder weight, were added to typical penetration grade bitumen (50/60). To assess the impact of UCO on the bitumen properties, laboratory tests such as penetration, softening point, flash point, and fire point were carried out. The findings show that adding UCO greatly increases the workability and flexibility of the bitumen while preserving acceptable properties. Additionally, the modification lessens the bitumen's vulnerability to hardening brought on by aging, which may enhance pavement performance over time. An optimum UCO dosage of 4% was found among the mixes tested, offering the most balanced increase in penetration and thermal stability. The results show that UCO is a promising, environmentally friendly modifier that can improve bitumen performance and encourage reusing waste-derived resources.
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