Waste Plastic Modified Bituminous Concrete for Road Construction

Plastics industry has many major developments in the last two decades resulted from the increased utilization of plastics in various sectors. One of the most common used plastics are the thin plastic bags which used usually for packaging. However the disposal of the waste plastic bags in large quantities constitutes are a real environmental problem. Hence, recycling waste into useful products is considered one of the most sustainable solutions to this crisis so that research into new and innovative uses of waste materials is continuously advancing. Recent research suggests that these plastic materials can be used in road construction as a binding material. Polyethylene is extensively used as plastic material, and it has been found to be one of the most effective polymer additives in road construction. This book presents research work is related to the mix design considerations by modifying bituminous concrete using plastic waste for partial replacement of bituminous material. Use of plastic along with the bitumen in construction of roads not only increases its ductility and smoothness but also makes it economical and environmental friendly.