Methodology

Research Design

The study was conducted in order to come up with a new design of asphalt mixture for

road construction. It was also conducted as an experimental method for a more strength road

compare to standard design of asphalt mixture. The researchers used waste tires as substitute for

cellulose fibres as filler in order to achieve a less brittle road.

The design of research is fraught with complicated and crucial decisions. Researchers

must decide which research questions to address, which theoretical perspective will guide the

research, how to measure key constructs reliably and accurately, who or what to sample and

observe, how many people/places/things need to be sampled in order to achieve adequate

statistical power, and which data analytic techniques will be employed (Mitchell, 2015).

Since the study is related in experimental design of new asphalt mixture, the experimental

method of research is the proper method to use. The researchers used a comparative method

analysis to the sample given by the asphalt manufacturer and the asphalt made by the researchers

using compressive testing. To give proof to the study, the researchers conducted experimental

study to answer the how/why/what questions relating to the research.

The increased demand on highway roads might reduce its strength properties and make

roads more susceptible to permanent distresses and failure. In general, pavement performance

properties are affected by the bitumen binder properties; it is known that the conventional

bitumen has a limited range of rheological properties and durability that are not sufficient enough

to resist pavement distresses. Therefore, bitumen researchers and engineers are looking for

different types of bitumen modifiers. There are many modification processes and additives that

are currently used in bitumen modifications such as styrene butadiene styrene (SBS), styrene-
butadiene rubber (SBR), ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA), and crumb rubber modifier (CRM). The

use of commercial polymers such as SBS and SBR in road and pavement construction will

increase the construction cost as they are highly expensive materials. However, with the use of

alternative materials such as crumb rubber modifier (CRM), it will definitely be environmentally

beneficial, and not only it can improve the bitumen binder properties and durability but it has

also a potential to be cost effective (Mashaan et al., 2014).

The researchers aim to improve the strength and lifespan of the asphalt pavement using

powdered waste tires as substitute to cellulose fibres as filler in asphalt mixture used for road

construction. It was conducted and experimented to lessen the brittleness and crankiness of the

road for better and comfortable transportation.

This study states the effectiveness of powdered waste tire as a modifier on asphalt

mixtures. On the other hand, the study done by the researchers also attained the characteristics

which is also said on the study above, the presence of powdered waste tire on the asphalt mixture

results on its improved characteristics of anti-rutting, anti-cracking, and anti-fatigue.

 Prepare a 2.80 kg of 3/8 size aggregates with 0.2 kg of cement, 0.4 kg of bitumen and

replacing the cellulose fiber with 2% percent of powdered waste tire. After complete mixing

pour the mixture in the moulds.

Material Testing Procedure

1. Prepare materials to be used (powdered waste tires, cement, bitumen and aggregates).

2. Heat the aggregates and bitumen in a separate pan with the temperature of 150 – 180

degrees.

3. Mix all the materials in a container.

4. Mix well.

5. Prepare the moulds to be used.

6. Pour the mixture into the moulds.

7. Compress it properly using heavy tools.

8. Cure the mixture for 24 hours.

9. After curing, remove the asphalt mixture from the container.

10. Prepare the compression test machine (CTM).

11. Place the sample to the CTM.

12. Turn the CTM on, wait until the sample cracks.

13. Record the results of the test.

14. Compute the compressive strength of the output.

The compressive strength testing were performed by the researchers at Baliuag University

laboratory.
Sample

The figure shows the output.

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