Strengthening of Flexible Pavement using Egg Shell as a Filler

K.Kiruthiha; G.Loshini; M.Thivya; Mr.Vignesh Kumar

doi:https://doi.org/10.14445/22315381/IJETT-V21P294

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Volume 21 | Number 2 | Year 2015 | Article Id. IJETT-V21P294 | DOI : https://doi.org/10.14445/22315381/IJETT-V21P294

Strengthening of Flexible Pavement using Egg Shell as a Filler

K.Kiruthiha, G.Loshini, M.Thivya, Mr.Vignesh Kumar

Citation :

K.Kiruthiha, G.Loshini, M.Thivya, Mr.Vignesh Kumar, "Strengthening of Flexible Pavement using Egg Shell as a Filler," International Journal of Engineering Trends and Technology (IJETT), vol. 21, no. 2, pp. 483-486, 2015. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/22315381/IJETT-V21P294

Abstract

Construction of pavement involves huge outlay of investment. Addition of certain materials like limestone, coconut shell, egg shell, saw dust etc. It may save considerable investment as well as gives reliable performance. This project describes the use egg shell as filler in bituminous pavements in order to fill the air voids. It involves identification of proper mix by obtaining optimum bitumen content (OBC) and optimum egg shell content by determining the Marshall Stability and flow values.

Keywords

Eggshell powder, OBC, air voids, Marshall Stability, flow

References

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3. IS 73-2006 Indian Standard paving bitumen — specification
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6. Chapter 4, Marshall Mix Design and Analysis, School of Engineering, Cochin University of Science and Technology.