Advance Technique for Pothole Repair using Recycled Materials and Asphalt Based Waterproof Fiber Reinforced Membrane

Abstract

Emphasizing on the pothole maintenance technique the existing traditional way of filling the pothole is inadequate and non-lasting. Pothole is a depression on the road surface where traffic has removed broken pieces of pavement, usually asphalt pavement. Potholes can widen from just a few inches to several feet in width and depth. If they occur and are large enough then there is a chance of damage to tires, wheels and vehicle suspensions. The direct result can lead to serious road accidents. This study concept of repairing the pothole is more sustainable and innovative. Pothole repair technique is done with the help of recycled filler material, and a waterproof membrane is laid over it to prevent the water infiltration. This technique can be applied to both rigid and flexible pavements. Waterproofing membranes are bituminous membranes made with Atactic Polypropylene Membrane (APP) and Styrene Butadiene Styrene (SBS) polymers that have improved thermal properties, longer lifespans, plasticity, low temperature resilience, high temperature and ageing. It has a high resistance to flow at high temperatures and excellent efficiency at optimum price. The membrane itself is puncture resistant and shows high elastic characteristics. Recycled stuff, such as concrete debris, plastic waste, is to be used to minimize the cost of fixing the pothole. This paper presents individual work on Bituminous Concrete with LDPE and crumb rubber. Use of Membrane for pothole filling and Epoxy mix bitumen has not been used so far thus creating a scope for trying new things.