Cement-treated pavement layers incorporating construction and demolition waste and coconut fibres: a review. Issue 14 (6th December 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Crucho, João; Picado-Santos, Luís; Neves, José
• Is Part Of: International journal of pavement engineering. Volume 23:Issue 14(2022)
• Page Start: 4877
• Page End: 4896
• Publication Date: 2022-12-06
• Subjects: Cement bound granular mixture -- hydraulically bound mixture -- construction and demolition waste -- recycled aggregate -- clay brick waste -- cement replacement -- coconut fibre -- fibre reinforcement; Pavements -- Design and construction -- Periodicals; Highway engineering -- Periodicals; 625.805
• DOI: 10.1080/10298436.2021.1984475
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1029-8436

Abstract

ABSTRACT: This review deals with the use of waste materials in cement-bound granular mixtures (CBGM) to be applied as base or sub-base layers in road pavements. The construction of road pavements demands significant quantities of natural resources, and currently, despite the increasing environmental concerns, the use of recycled materials in CBGM is minimal. Such large-scale applications would allow crucial savings in the extraction of non-renewable natural materials and promote the consumption of waste materials that otherwise would be discarded in landfills. Several waste materials have a high potential to be used for CBGM construction. This review focuses mainly on using recycled aggregates, clay ceramic from brick and tile waste, and coconut fibre obtained from coconut coir's waste. The recycled aggregates, derived from construction and demolition waste, can replace, partially or totally, the natural aggregates. The stabilising agent, typically Portland cement, can be partially replaced by the active fraction of the recycled aggregate, as the adhered mortar may contain not hydrated cement, and clay brick waste that has a potential for pozzolanic activity. The coconut fibre can be added for a fibre-reinforcement effect, potentially improving durability and mechanical properties.