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Cost Considerations of Asphalt-Rubber Hot Mix
Author(s):
Morris, Gene R., P.E. and Hansen, Kent R., P.E., International Surfacing, Inc.
Origin:
Industry
Date:
Categories:
Cost
Key Words:
Asphalt Rubber Hot Mix
Summary:
The concepts presented in this report can be summarized as follows:
1. The difference in cost between a standard asphalt concrete (AC) and asphalt-rubber concrete (ARC) should result
from the difference between the costs and percent binder of the asphalt cement and asphalt rubber (A-R) binder.
2. Based on the above concept the costs the ARC mixes can be estimated based on the costs for AC, asphalt cement the
A-R binder.
3. When evaluating alternative rehabilitation strategies other costs such as manhole adjusting, raising guardrails traffic
control and life cycle costs should be considered.
4. A cost savings may be considered for A-R mixes since scrap tires are recycled in the ARC mixes.
Using the concepts presented in this paper, the agency/engineer will find that A-R systems are often less in initial costs
when compared to conventional mixes. The cost effectiveness of A-R systems will be even greater using life cycle
costs.
Author(s):
Morris, Gene R., P.E. and Hansen, Kent R., P.E., International Surfacing, Inc.
Origin:
Industry
Date:
Categories:
Cost
Key Words:
Asphalt Rubber Hot Mix
Summary:
The concepts presented in this report can be summarized as follows:
1. The difference in cost between a standard asphalt concrete (AC) and asphalt-rubber concrete (ARC) should result
from the difference between the costs and percent binder of the asphalt cement and asphalt rubber (A-R) binder.
2. Based on the above concept the costs the ARC mixes can be estimated based on the costs for AC, asphalt cement the
A-R binder.
3. When evaluating alternative rehabilitation strategies other costs such as manhole adjusting, raising guardrails traffic
control and life cycle costs should be considered.
4. A cost savings may be considered for A-R mixes since scrap tires are recycled in the ARC mixes.
Using the concepts presented in this paper, the agency/engineer will find that A-R systems are often less in initial costs
when compared to conventional mixes. The cost effectiveness of A-R systems will be even greater using life cycle
costs.
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