Utilization of Recycled and Reclaimed Materials in Illinois Highway Construction in 2011

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• Creators:
  Brownlee, Michael
• Corporate Creators:
  Illinois. Department of Transportation. Bureau of Materials and Physical Research
• Subject/TRT Terms:
  Admixtures Alkalinity By-products Costs Pozzolanic Action Products Recycled Materials Road Construction Supplementary Materials Waste Products (Materials)
• Publication/ Report Number:
  IL-PRR-161
• Resource Type:
  Tech Report
• Geographical Coverage:
  United States
• Edition:
  Annual Report, Calendar Year 2011
• Corporate Publisher:
  Illinois. Department of Transportation. Bureau of Materials and Physical Research
• Abstract:
  This report is the 2011 version of past reports with a similar title. Included are the types and quantities of recycled and reclaimed materials for calendar year 2011. Revisions include updated quantities, costs, and current applications. Quantities of materials used can vary greatly and are dependent upon the type of projects being constructed in a given year and the size of the highway program. Fluctuations in commodity prices will influence the economic impact of a given recycled material. Material costs in this report were determined using the cost information gathered in early 2012. IDOT utilizes millions of tons of highway materials annually. The basic building materials in roadway and bridge construction are primarily aggregate, cement, and asphalt binder. The educated use of recycled materials can result in reduced cost potentials and may enhance performance; however, not all recycled materials are well suited for highway applications. The two main reasons for not utilizing a reclaimed material are 1) addition of material is a detriment to highway performance and 2) excessive cost. This report reviews current usage of various recycled materials, as well as discusses reclaimed materials not currently being utilized by the Department.
• Format:
  PDF
• Collection(s):
  US Transportation Collection
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