Use of Reclaimed Asphalt Shingles in Illinois: 2nd Edition

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• Corporate Creators:
  Illinois. Department of Transportation. Bureau of Materials and Physical Research
• Subject/TRT Terms:
  Costs Environment HB 1326 PA 097-0314 Reclaimed Asphalt Shingles Recycled Materials Shingles Sustainable Development Waste Products (Materials)
• Publication/ Report Number:
  IL-PRR-163
• Resource Type:
  Tech Report
• Geographical Coverage:
  United States ; Illinois
• Edition:
  Annual Report, Calendar Year 2012
• Corporate Publisher:
  Illinois. Department of Transportation. Bureau of Materials and Physical Research
• Abstract:
  One component of the Illinois Department of Transportation’s (IDOT’s) mission statement is demonstrating respect for the environment. Increasing the amount of recycled and reclaimed materials used in highway construction projects is one way of fulfilling this effort. Public Act 097-0314 targeted reclaimed asphalt shingles (RAS) as one material that could have a dual impact – promoting environmental awareness by reducing the amount of shingle waste being deposited in landfills, and potentially reducing the cost of HMA mixtures in IDOT projects. IDOT has been studying the use of RAS for several years; however, more work must be done to determine how increasing the use of this material impacts the performance of paving mixtures. Although IDOT has only been using RAS since 2010, the department has rapidly increased usage with the goal of reducing costs on paving projects. Performance of RAS projects has been adequate at early ages, but research continues to see if increased RAS content has any long-term effects. This report summarizes potential uses of RAS, revisions to policies and special provisions, recorded quantities used in construction projects, estimated economic impacts, and ongoing research efforts. With these continued efforts, IDOT strives to maximize the use of RAS to stretch financial resources while maintaining quality construction and long-term pavement performance for the motoring public.
• Format:
  PDF
• Funding:
  163
• Collection(s):
  US Transportation Collection
• Main Document Checksum:
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• Download URL:
  https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/87566/dot_87566_DS1.pdf
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