Laboratory investigation on the properties of asphalt concrete mixture with GGBFS as filler

Abstract

Consuming of by product materials in build manufacture such as making of hot asphalt mixtures introduces worthy interest on the way of ecological, economic standpoint. Accordingly, in this experimenter research, it was scrupulous for using Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GGBFS) in state traditional metal filler in hot asphalt mixtures. The mechanical characteristic was rating by lineal Marshall Stability & Indirect Tensile Strength tests. However, moisture harm and long-range aging were investigated by locate Index of retained Strength (IRS) & Mean Marshall Stability Ratio (MMSR), respectively. The empirical outcomes have presented a considerable refinement in the mechanical properties and a fundamental promotion in durability of the generated mixtures i.e. Asphalt Concrete Mixtures with GGBFS as a mineral filler (GGBFSAC) in rapprochement with the control mixtures that were infectious by ordinary Portland cement (OPC) as a mineral filler (OPCAC). As an outcome of this research, GGBFS can be united in state classical mineral filler in asphalt concrete mixtures especially in region where there is large GGBFS waste.