American Journal of Civil Engineering

Volume 6, Issue 3, May 2018

  • Evaluation of the Effect of Rubber Modified Bitumen on Asphalt Performance

    Biruk Yigezu Tefera, Kassa Tadele, Anteneh Geremew

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 3, May 2018
    Pages: 87-92
    Received: 03 May 2018
    Accepted: 28 May 2018
    Published: 15 June 2018
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    Abstract: For over a century, paved roadways have been constructed using asphalt concrete mixes across the world. This research was aimed on evaluation of the effect of the waste rubber tire modified bitumen on Asphalt performance, to investigate physical properties such as the stability and flow. Marshall Stability Method was used to determine the Optimum B... Show More
  • Reduction of Optimum Bitumen Content in Polyethylene Modified Bituminous Mixes

    Shahreena Melati Rhasbudin Shah, Nor Izzah Zainuddin, Yee Hooi Min, Nur Ain Izzati Nasaruddin, Tey Li Sian

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 3, May 2018
    Pages: 93-98
    Received: 25 June 2018
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    Published: 26 June 2018
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    Abstract: Using plastic as additive in pavement has gained popularity for the past several years. Plastics waste is a serious environmental issue due to its non-biodegradable properties and hard to be disposed. There is a high demand of plastics in the industries as a packaging and disposable consumer items due to its inexpensive, lightweight and durable pro... Show More
  • The Evaluation of Regional Instability to Climate Change Based on the PSA Model—A Case Study of Philippines

    Hui Liao, Kunling Han, Shuo Sun, Yajing Jin

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 3, May 2018
    Pages: 99-108
    Received: 27 June 2018
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    Published: 27 June 2018
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    Abstract: In recent years, the ever-changing climate has caused natural disasters in various countries to occur frequently. Climate change has become one of the factors that have caused this country to be vulnerable. This article mainly quantitatively studies how climate change affects regional instability. A comprehensive indicator evaluation method is used... Show More