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Use of Ceramic Waste as Filler in Semi-Dense Bituminous Concrete

1Junior Research Scholar, Civil Engineering Department, S.V. National Institute of Technology Surat-395007, Gujarat, India

2Post graduate student, TEP Civil Engineering Department, S.V. National Institute of Technology Surat-395007, Gujarat, India

3B. Tech (Civil) Student, Civil Engineering Department, S.V. National Institute of Technology Surat-395007, Gujarat, India

4Associate Professor, Civil Engineering Department, S.V. National Institute of Technology Surat-395007, Gujarat, India


American Journal of Civil Engineering and Architecture. 2014, Vol. 2 No. 3, 102-106
DOI: 10.12691/ajcea-2-3-2
Copyright © 2014 Science and Education Publishing

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Electricwala Fatima, Sadanand Sahu, Ankit Jhamb, Rakesh Kumar. Use of Ceramic Waste as Filler in Semi-Dense Bituminous Concrete. American Journal of Civil Engineering and Architecture. 2014; 2(3):102-106. doi: 10.12691/ajcea-2-3-2.

Correspondence to: Rakesh  Kumar, Associate Professor, Civil Engineering Department, S.V. National Institute of Technology Surat-395007, Gujarat, India. Email: krakesh@ced.svnit.ac.in

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the suitability of ceramic waste as a filler material in Semi-Dense Bituminous Concrete. A bituminous concrete mixes with ceramic dust and hydrated lime were prepared in different proportions (3% and 5%) as filler. The amount of optimum binder content was determined by Marshall Stability test for samples. The mechanical performance was determined for Marshall Stability, deformation behavior or flow, as well as for density and void characteristics base on prevailing Indian standards specifications. Results show that the stability values and other parameters of samples containing ceramic wastes are improved in comparison to conventional mineral filler. The benefits of using ceramic waste in bituminous concrete mixture as mineral filler (3-5%) are therefore recommended. The replacement of conventional filler like lime and other mineral in bituminous concrete by ceramic wastes will have major environmental benefits.

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