
	Journal of Applied Sciences
	Year: 2010 \| Volume: 10 \| Issue: 20 \| Page No.: 2433-2439 DOI: 10.3923/jas.2010.2433.2439

Evaluation of Engineering Properties and Economic Advantages of WMA using Local Materials

M.O. Hamzah, A. Jamshidi, Z. Shahadan, M.R. Mohd Hasan and A.S. Yahaya

Abstract: Warm Mix Asphalt (WMA) is a technology applied to reduce mixing and compaction temperatures thereby reduces energy consumption and greenhouse gas production in asphalt industries. In this study, the effects of different Sasobit^® contents on WMA is investigated using local materials and asphalt mix specifications in Malaysia. The volumetric analysis and mix design results show that Sasobit^® contents has no significant effects on the optimum binder content. Statistical analysis showed that the resilient modulus and indirect tensile strength are highly correlated between Sasobit^® contents, aging states, test and mixing temperatures. The samples were mixed and compacted at 150 and 145°C incorporating 1.5 and 3% Sasobit^® content, respectively, exhibit higher ITS and resilient modulus compared to control samples. In other words, these mixing and compacting temperatures can contribute to energy savings by as much as 8.2 and 12.0%, respectively.

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How to cite this article:

M.O. Hamzah, A. Jamshidi, Z. Shahadan, M.R. Mohd Hasan and A.S. Yahaya, 2010. Evaluation of Engineering Properties and Economic Advantages of WMA using Local Materials. Journal of Applied Sciences, 10: 2433-2439.

DOI: 10.3923/jas.2010.2433.2439

URL: https://scialert.net/abstract/?doi=jas.2010.2433.2439

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