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    Properties of Rejuvenated Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement Mixtures with Waste Glass Powder and Sisal Fibers for Pavements
    (American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), 2025) Marathe, S.; Akarsh, A.P.; Bhat, A.K.
    By exploring the usage of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) mixtures in pavement construction, this study fills a substantial gap in the literature. The research includes a number of experimental investigations ranging from enhancing binder qualities to efficiently using waste engine oil (WEO) as a rejuvenator, as well as detailed performance evaluations using waste glass in powdered form. RAP materials were meticulously graded to provide stone matrix asphalt compositions. Throughout the study, a reinforcing supplement of 0.30% sisal fiber was utilized. The determination of optimal (fresh) binder content (OBC) of 3.50% and the selection of a lowered OBC of 2.50% with the adding of 20% WEO rejuvenator are among the preliminary key results. The study also effectively modified RAP mixes by including waste glass powder (WGP) as a mineral additive, yielding an optimal dose of 5.0% for a selected RAP mix. Performance testing on the improved RAP mixtures produced remarkable results. The Marshall stability value was increased by 20% with 5.0% WGP content. The Marshall quotient constantly fell between 2 and 5 kN=mm, which is the desired range. Tensile strength ratios often crossed 80%, and the drain-down potential was decreased by the use of WGP drastically. The combination with a 5.0% WGP content excelled the control mixture in rutting and fatigue testing and had a maximum retained Marshall stability of 93.1%. Additionally, pavement design utilizing Indian Roads Congress criteria demonstrated the viability of building pavements for low-volume roads using RAP mixtures in an efficient and sustainable manner. This study highlights the utilization of RAP to achieve sustainability in pavement building, offering a viable approach to bituminous pavement rehabilitation. © 2024 American Society of Civil Engineers.