Eco-Friendly Pavement Solutions: Performance and Thermal Study of Steel Slag waste Modified Asphalt Mixes

Authors

  • Srivathsa H U Assistant. Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, ATME College of Engineering, Mysuru, India
  • Chandini M S Assistant. Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Malnad College of Engineering, Hassan, India
  • Madhushree C Assistant. Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Malnad College of Engineering, Hassan, India
  • Manu K C Associate. Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Malnad College of Engineering, Hassan, India
  • Kishor Kumar S Assistant. Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Malnad College of Engineering, Hassan, India
  • Tapaswi H V Assistant. Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Malnad College of Engineering, Hassan, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.63278/1447

Keywords:

Rigid Pavement, Steel Slag, LM 35sensor, Arduino, Bituminous, Temperature variation.

Abstract

The analysis of the behavioral change of temperature on rigid pavement is a critical aspect of understanding the performance and durability of Bituminous concrete roadways. Temperature fluctuations significantly impact the rigid pavement, leading to distresses such as cracking, deformation, and reduced service life. This experimental study aims to analyse the temperature distribution in Bituminous Concrete pavement with varying percentage of steel slag and to develop strategies to mitigate potential issues. To achieve this objective, a representative section of rigid pavement was selected for testing. The pavement sample was constructed according to standard specifications, ensuring it accurately represents real-world conditions. The sample consisted of typical layers found in a rigid pavement structure, including the concrete slab, base, and sub base layers. The collected data was analyzed to understand the effects of temperature changes on the rigid pavement. Statistical analysis and visualization techniques were employed to identify patterns, trends, and correlations between temperature variations and the observed behavioral changes. The analysis provided insights into the susceptibility of rigid pavements to temperature-induced distress, such as thermal cracking and differential expansion.

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Srivathsa H U, Chandini M S, Madhushree C, Manu K C, Kishor Kumar S, and Tapaswi H V. 2025. “Eco-Friendly Pavement Solutions: Performance and Thermal Study of Steel Slag Waste Modified Asphalt Mixes”. Metallurgical and Materials Engineering 31 (4):380-85. https://doi.org/10.63278/1447.

Issue

Vol. 31 No. 4 (2025)

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Research

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