What is Bitumen and its uses?

What is Bitumen and its uses?

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Bitumen is the binding material present in asphalt. Sometimes it is also known as mineral tar. Bitumen is produced by partial distillation of crude petroleum.

What is meant by 80/100 grade bitumen?

What is meant by 80/100 grade bitumen?

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A 80/100 grade bitumen indicates that its penetration value lies between 80 & 100.Grading of bitumen helps to assess its suitability in different climatic conditions and types of construction. For bituminous macadam and penetration macadam, IRC suggests bitumen grades 30/40, 60/70, 80/100.

How to move loads in the expansion joints in bridge

How to move loads in the expansion joints in bridge

Plastic Road

What is Plastic Road?

((Improving the Durability and Lifespan of Roads))

Plastic is one of the most commonly used products and which can be easily recycled. The plastic materials that are often being recycled into bottles, containers, bags, toys, and much more. But now, many companies are attempting to recycle plastic into something much larger — Roads. The first company that came with such an innovative idea is Volker Wessels which is a famous construction firm that is preparing to build a Plastic Road in Rotterdam.

Advantages of using plastic in constructing roads:

1) The stronger road will increased the Marshall Stability Value

2) Have better resistance towards rainwater and water

3) No stripping and no potholes

4) Plastic roads increase binding and better bonding of the mix

5) You will have reduction in pores in collective and hence less rutting and raveling

6) No effect of radiation of UV

7) The strength of the road will be increased by 100%

8) The cost of road construction will also be decreased

9) The maintenance cost of the road will remain almost nil

10) Employment for unskilled laborers will be also be generated