Large quantities of natural aggregates (NA) are required in the manufacturing of asphalt mixtures for pavements. The extraction of NA generates high environmental impacts that …
Abstract Warm Mix Asphalt (WMA) is a type of asphalt concrete with growing notoriety in the paving industry since they generate economic and environmental benefits compared to …
Abstract Warm Mix Asphalts (WMAs) are asphalt concretes produced at lower temperatures than traditional Hot Mix Asphalts (HMAs). Nonetheless, the above is not enough to diminish …
The waste generated by the construction industry generally has an undesired negative impact on both human and animal life as well as the environment. Among these wastes …
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In this study a comparative life cycle assessment (LCA) was conducted according to a 'cradle-to-laid'approach to evaluate the potential environmental impacts related to the use of …
Regarding the traditional Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA), Warm Mix Asphalt (WMA) with Recycled Concrete Aggregate (RCA) contents (WMA-RCA) requires lower production temperatures …
This investigation aims to explore the feasibility of using Recycled Concrete Aggregate (RCA) as a partial replacement for Natural Aggregates (NAs) in the production of Hot Mix …
Abstract Increasingly, Climate Change (CC) is yielding more adverse climatic conditions that lead to the occurrence of natural hazards. Within these CC-related phenomena, it is possible …
Abstract The Alkali-Silica Reaction (ASR) is a Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) distress of greater relevance worldwide, and several authors have successfully mitigated ASR with …