A Comparative Study on Conventional Bitumen Concrete Mix and Ethylene Vinyl Acetate Modified Bitumen Concrete Mix

Imtiyaz Manzoor; Er. Sakshi Bhatia

doi:10.55524/ijirem.2023.10.1.7

Abstract

Bitumen is often used in the building of flexible pavements in the capacity of a binder. In the current investigation, it is suggested that the characteristics of bitumen might be improved by modifying it with EVA polymer. The useful life of pavements may be shortened as a consequence of rutting. In the event that the rutting depth is very severe, water may pool in the pavement area, which may cause vehicles to hydroplane.

The results of a bending beam rheometer test (BBR) for creep stiffness at lower temperatures indicate that the creep stiffness of modified bitumen was lowered, while the m-value was enhanced. The in-situ polymer modified binders that were produced demonstrated significantly reduced stiffness and satisfied the required parameters up to a temperature of -18 degrees Celsius.

Keywords

Bitumen, Paving Bitumen, Bitumen Concrete Mix, Ethylene Vinyl Acetate.

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Cites this article as

I. Manzoor, E. S. Bhatia, "A Comparative Study on Conventional Bitumen Concrete Mix and Ethylene Vinyl Acetate Modified Bitumen Concrete Mix", International Journal of Innovative Research in Engineering & Management (IJIREM), Vol-10, Issue-1, Page No-32-38, 2023. Available from: https://doi.org/10.55524/ijirem.2023.10.1.7