By

MUZAMIL MAQSOOD
1SG17CV410

DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

SAPTHAGIRI COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
• The roads constructed using waste plastic, popularly known as Plastic Roads.
• They are found to perform better compared to those constructed with conventional bitumen.
• The Indian Centre for Plastics in the Environment (ICPE) has been promoting the use of plastic waste to construct asphalt
roads.
 PLASTICS?
Material Energy Requirement
• Replacing Traditional Materials
KWH Kg-1
• Due to Superior Properties
•Safe & Hygienic —Inert and Chemical Resistance
Light Weight & Non-Breakability Aluminum 74.1

• Excellent Barrier Properties - Enhancing Shelf- Steel 13.9

life I lass 7.9

• Superior Impact Resistance Paper 7.1

Plastic 3.1
• Transparency as well as Opacity
•Lower Fuel Consumption and Product Loss
during Transportation
Construction of plastic roads
Conclusion
• The generation of waste plastics is increasing day by day.

• The major polymers, namely polyethylene, polypropylene, and polystyrene show adhesion
property in their molten state.

• Plastics will increase the melting point of the bitumen. Hence, the use of waste plastics for
pavement is one of the best methods for easy disposal of waste plastics.

• The use of the innovative technology not only strengthened the road construction but also
increased the road life as well as creating a source of income.
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