Republic of the Philippines

BATANGASSTATEUNIVERSITY
The National Engineering University
Alangilan Campus
Golden Country Homes, Alangilan Batangas City, Batangas, Philippines 4200
Tel Nos.: (+63 43) 425-0139 local 2121 / 2221
E-mail Address: ceafa@g.batstate-u.edu.ph | Website Address: http://www.batstate-u.edu.ph

College of Engineering – Department of Mechanical Engineering

PROJECT TOPIC PROPOSAL FORM

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Project Title: Design and Development of Motorcycles Tire Shredder Crumbing
Machine for Asphalt Production
Research Cluster:

Project Adviser: Engr. Mercidita B. Garcia

Co-Adviser N/A
SDGs Addressed: Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
Date Submitted: February 26, 2024
Project Duration: 1 year
Project Abstract: The recycling industry's emphasis on sustainable waste management
procedures has drawn more attention to tire recycling. Motorcycle tires
pose a particular difficulty because of their composition and size. This
study describes the design and implementation of a customized tire
shredder crumbing machine for motorcycle tires (Zhang, Li, & Parker,
2019). The machine has novel features to swiftly and effectively solve the
unique requirements and problems of shredding motorcycle tires.

Recycling motorcycle tires provides a big possibility for sustainable

asphalt production by including crumbed rubber into asphalt mixtures.
This study describes the design and development of a customized
Motorcycle Tire Shredder Crumbing Machine designed to efficiently
convert motorcycle tires into crumbed rubber suitable for asphalt
manufacture. The Motorcycle Tire Shredder Crumbing Machine stresses
both environmental sustainability and operational efficiency by
transforming waste motorcycle tires into viable road building supplies.

Crumbed rubber from motorcycle tires improves asphalt mix qualities

such as durability, fracture resistance, and skid resistance. Furthermore,
the use of crumbed rubber reduces material prices and environmental
effect by diverting tires from landfills and decreasing the requirement for
virgin materials (Green et al., 2021). Experimental results show that the
MTSCM is successful at creating crumbed rubber with particle sizes
ranging from 0.5 to 4.75 millimeters, which is appropriate for asphalt
manufacturing (Johnson et al., 2023). Furthermore, performance testing of
asphalt mixes with crumbed rubber yields encouraging findings in terms
of better pavement qualities and increased sustainability indicators (Smith
& Brown, 2022).

This study advances sustainable asphalt production methods by

proposing a realistic option for motorcycle tire recycling. The use of
crumbed rubber generated from motorcycle tires improves asphalt mix
performance while also encouraging resource economy and environmental
responsibility in the building sector.

Pre-requisite(s): Computer Applications for ME

Proficiency in CAD Software
 Republic of the Philippines
BATANGASSTATEUNIVERSITY
The National Engineering University
Alangilan Campus
Golden Country Homes, Alangilan Batangas City, Batangas, Philippines 4200
Tel Nos.: (+63 43) 425-0139 local 2121 / 2221
E-mail Address: ceafa@g.batstate-u.edu.ph | Website Address: http://www.batstate-u.edu.ph

Research 1. When it comes to recycling motorcycle tires, what particular

Questions: difficulties exist in contrast to other tire types?
2. What are the most critical design factors to take into account when
creating a tire shredder/crunching machine specifically for motorcycle
tires?
3. What are the comparative advantages of the developed shredder in
terms of throughput, energy efficiency, and product consistency
compared to existing shredding technologies?
4. What are the environmental and economic implications of utilizing the
shredder for recycling motorcycle tires in terms of waste reduction and
resource conservation?
5. What are the possible obstacles and prospects for the tire recycling
sector to accept and use the created tire shredder crumbing machine?

Research The main objective of the study was to design and development of
Objectives: Motorcycles Tire Shredder Crumbing for Asphalt
Production Specifically, the study aims to:
1. Design and develop Motorcycles Tire Shredder Crumbing for
Asphalt Production considering the following:
1.1 system components
1.2 material specifications
College of Engineering – Department of Mechanical Engineering
2. Fabricate a Motorcycles Tire Shredder Crumbing for Asphalt
Production placing the design fabrications into practice.

3. Conduct a preliminary testing of the fabricated machine to

establish the following:
3.1 operating time
3.2 operating capacity
3.3 operating speed

4. Evaluate the performance of Motorcycles Tire Shredder Crumbing

for Asphalt Production in terms of:
4.1 Shredding Capacity
4.2 Production time
4.3 Production Rate
4.4 Yield

5. Evaluate the quality of the Crumb Rubber

5.1 Particle size
5.2 Contaminant Levels

5.3 Economic Viability

6. Identify and evaluate the factors that affect the performance of the
Tire Shredder Crumbing for Motorcycles Tires.
Resources Needed: 1. Develop a maintenance and operational manual.
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BATANGASSTATEUNIVERSITY
The National Engineering University
Alangilan Campus
Golden Country Homes, Alangilan Batangas City, Batangas, Philippines 4200
Tel Nos.: (+63 43) 425-0139 local 2121 / 2221
E-mail Address: ceafa@g.batstate-u.edu.ph | Website Address: http://www.batstate-u.edu.ph

2. The availability apparatus to examine the quality.

Are existing facilities at the College sufficient to carry out this project work? (Yes/No)
Does the student need special training to use any College lab equipment? (Yes/No) If yes,
how will this be provided?

Budget
Is there any external financial assistance to support this project? (Yes/No)
Name and Signature of Students (Group 9)

1. Cabral, Ryan Date Submitted: February 19, 2023

2. Dela Paz, John Michael B.
3. Marasigan, Junnel M.
Name and Signature of Adviser (if any) Date Submitted:

College of Engineering – Department of Mechanical Engineering

 Republic of the Philippines
BATANGASSTATEUNIVERSITY
The National Engineering University
Alangilan Campus
Golden Country Homes, Alangilan Batangas City, Batangas, Philippines 4200
Tel Nos.: (+63 43) 425-0139 local 2121 / 2221
E-mail Address: ceafa@g.batstate-u.edu.ph | Website Address: http://www.batstate-u.edu.ph

ADVISER ENDORSEMENT FORM

Mechanical Engineering Department

February 26, 2023

Engr. Mercedita

Dear Ma’am:

Greetings!

One of the course under the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, ME 422 – Project
Study 1 requires the students to have a Thesis Proposal. This will be presented and evaluated to a
panel of examiners. Through this activity, the students will learn how to present and depend their
idea; learn to communicate well; how to write a research report; scrutinize and organize thoughts
of their discussions, and, check the viability of implementing the research proposal in terms of
scope, time and budget.

In relation to this, may we requests your endorsement of our group to be your advisee Thesis topic
entitled:

Design and Development of Motorcycles Tire Shredder Crumbing Machine for Asphalt
Production

We would also like to inform you that the Department released an Undergraduate Thesis
Guidelines that will guide us in the conduct of our thesis.

With the assistance of a professional like yourself, who has technical know-how on the topic, it
will be of great help for our group in the conceptualization and implementation of our thesis.

Hope this request and information will merit your approval.

Respectfully yours,

__________________
Group Representative

Conforme:
_____________________
Date: _________________

Approved:
_______________________
Department Chair, Mechanical Engineering Department