Enhancing Sustainability and Cost-Effectiveness of Flexible Pavements through Recycled Materials and By-Products
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Flexible pavements play a crucial role in modern infrastructure, offering safe and reliable transportation routes. Nevertheless, the conventional construction and maintenance of flexible pavements carry significant environmental and economic implications, originate from the extensive utilization of natural resources and the generation of substantial amounts of waste. This paper delves into the potential of employing recycled materials and by-products in flexible pavements as an environmentally sustainable and cost-effective alternative. The study examines the technical performance, economic feasibility, and environmental benefits associated with incorporating recycled materials and by-products in the design, construction, and maintenance of flexible pavements. The findings demonstrate that the utilization of recycled materials and by-products in flexible pavements can contribute to resource conservation, waste reduction, and improved sustainability, all while maintaining the required structural and functional characteristics of the pavement.
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