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May 16, 2012
Applications of Tire Bales in Transportation Projects
Authors: Jorge G. Zornberg, Ph.D., Barry R. Christopher, Ph.D., and Christopher J. LaRocqueAuthor Affiliations
Publication: Recycled Materials in Geotechnics
Abstract
There are growing interests in the utilization of recycled tire bales for civil engineering applications, triggered partly by the significant volumes of tires that could be disposed of in transportation projects. However, evaluation of bale properties and performance is, at least, limited. This paper summarizes the benefits and shortcomings of using tire bales in civil engineering projects, as well as information collected to date on their mechanical properties. In addition, a summary of the current U.S. scrap tire market is presented, which is supported with case studies and an economic analysis comparing the cost of tire bales to conventional fills. Finally, recommendations for further research on the behavior of tire bales as a lightweight fill are presented.
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Recycled Materials in Geotechnics
Pages: 42 - 60
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© 2005 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published online: May 16, 2012
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ASCE Technical Topics:
- Case studies
- Construction engineering
- Construction management
- Data collection
- Earth materials
- Engineering fundamentals
- Engineering materials (by type)
- Fills
- Geomaterials
- Geotechnical engineering
- Infrastructure
- Material mechanics
- Material properties
- Materials engineering
- Mechanical properties
- Methodology (by type)
- Pavements
- Project management
- Recycling
- Research methods (by type)
- Tire recycling
- Transportation engineering
- Vehicle-pavement interaction
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Jorge G. Zornberg, Ph.D.
P.E.
Clyde E. Lee Assistant Professor, The University of Texas at Austin, Department of Civil Engineering, Austin, TX 78712-0280
Barry R. Christopher, Ph.D.
P.E.
Geotechnical Consultant, 210 Boxelder Lane, Roswell, Georgia 30076-3509
Christopher J. LaRocque
Graduate Research Assistant, The University of Texas at Austin, Department of Civil Engineering, Austin, Texas 78712-0280
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