Assessing the viability of wood ash as a filler in asphalt mixtures

Waste management is increasingly crucial worldwide, and integrating agro-waste into pavement construction offers a promising approach for sustainability and enhanced material properties. This research investigates the use of wood ash as a filler in asphalt mixtures, using varying proportions of 0%,...

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Main Authors: Wan Noor Hin, Mior Sani, Nur Shahirah, Shahrom, Rozalina, Ab Rashid, Norhidayah, Abdul Hassan, Al-Saffar, Zaid Hazim, Mohd Hazree, Hashim
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author Wan Noor Hin, Mior Sani
Nur Shahirah, Shahrom
Rozalina, Ab Rashid
Norhidayah, Abdul Hassan
Al-Saffar, Zaid Hazim
Mohd Hazree, Hashim
author_facet Wan Noor Hin, Mior Sani
Nur Shahirah, Shahrom
Rozalina, Ab Rashid
Norhidayah, Abdul Hassan
Al-Saffar, Zaid Hazim
Mohd Hazree, Hashim
author_sort Wan Noor Hin, Mior Sani
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description Waste management is increasingly crucial worldwide, and integrating agro-waste into pavement construction offers a promising approach for sustainability and enhanced material properties. This research investigates the use of wood ash as a filler in asphalt mixtures, using varying proportions of 0%, 2%, 4%, and 6% replacement by weight of asphalt. Experimental tests, including softening point, penetration, Marshall stability and flow, indirect tensile strength, and abrasion loss, were conducted to assess the influence of wood ash on asphalt mixture properties. The findings reveal that wood ash can improve certain performance aspects such as stiffness and density at an optimal content of 4%, balancing tensile strength and flow properties. However, higher wood ash percentages negatively affected the mixture's overall durability and stability. These results underscore the importance of optimizing wood ash content to enhance asphalt performance. This study demonstrates that wood ash is a sustainable alternative to conventional fillers in asphalt production, contributing to environmental conservation and waste management. Further research is recommended to explore various aggregate gradations, binder types, and the potential of wood ash as an asphalt modifier for quality improvement. Such studies are vital for advancing pavement technology, improving infrastructure quality, and addressing environmental challenges.
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spelling ump-443002025-04-15T01:26:45Z http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/44300/ Assessing the viability of wood ash as a filler in asphalt mixtures Wan Noor Hin, Mior Sani Nur Shahirah, Shahrom Rozalina, Ab Rashid Norhidayah, Abdul Hassan Al-Saffar, Zaid Hazim Mohd Hazree, Hashim TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) TE Highway engineering. Roads and pavements Waste management is increasingly crucial worldwide, and integrating agro-waste into pavement construction offers a promising approach for sustainability and enhanced material properties. This research investigates the use of wood ash as a filler in asphalt mixtures, using varying proportions of 0%, 2%, 4%, and 6% replacement by weight of asphalt. Experimental tests, including softening point, penetration, Marshall stability and flow, indirect tensile strength, and abrasion loss, were conducted to assess the influence of wood ash on asphalt mixture properties. The findings reveal that wood ash can improve certain performance aspects such as stiffness and density at an optimal content of 4%, balancing tensile strength and flow properties. However, higher wood ash percentages negatively affected the mixture's overall durability and stability. These results underscore the importance of optimizing wood ash content to enhance asphalt performance. This study demonstrates that wood ash is a sustainable alternative to conventional fillers in asphalt production, contributing to environmental conservation and waste management. Further research is recommended to explore various aggregate gradations, binder types, and the potential of wood ash as an asphalt modifier for quality improvement. Such studies are vital for advancing pavement technology, improving infrastructure quality, and addressing environmental challenges. Popular Scientist Article PeerReviewed pdf en cc_by_nc_4 http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/44300/1/Assessing%20the%20viability%20of%20wood%20ash%20as%20a%20filler%20in%20asphalt%20mixtures.pdf Wan Noor Hin, Mior Sani and Nur Shahirah, Shahrom and Rozalina, Ab Rashid and Norhidayah, Abdul Hassan and Al-Saffar, Zaid Hazim and Mohd Hazree, Hashim Assessing the viability of wood ash as a filler in asphalt mixtures. Disaster in Civil Engineering and Architecture. ISSN 3089-722X. (Published) https://doi.org/10.70028/dcea.v1i1.9 https://doi.org/10.70028/dcea.v1i1.9
spellingShingle TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
TE Highway engineering. Roads and pavements
Wan Noor Hin, Mior Sani
Nur Shahirah, Shahrom
Rozalina, Ab Rashid
Norhidayah, Abdul Hassan
Al-Saffar, Zaid Hazim
Mohd Hazree, Hashim
Assessing the viability of wood ash as a filler in asphalt mixtures
title Assessing the viability of wood ash as a filler in asphalt mixtures
title_full Assessing the viability of wood ash as a filler in asphalt mixtures
title_fullStr Assessing the viability of wood ash as a filler in asphalt mixtures
title_full_unstemmed Assessing the viability of wood ash as a filler in asphalt mixtures
title_short Assessing the viability of wood ash as a filler in asphalt mixtures
title_sort assessing the viability of wood ash as a filler in asphalt mixtures
topic TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
TE Highway engineering. Roads and pavements
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