Thermo-Mechanical Properties Evaluation of Fiber-Reinforced Rubberized Concrete Mixes for Airfield Pavements

In response to the dual challenges of environmental degradation and occupational health hazards posed by emissions from conventional paving equipment, this study investigates sustainable alternatives for rigid pavement construction Fiber-Reinforced Rubberized concrete. Two hundred and thirty concret...

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Main Authors: Zainab Abd Elshafy, Mohamed Mohamed, Ghada Moussa, Mahmoud Enieb, Elsayed Abdallah
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Published: Assiut University, Faculty of Engineering 2025-11-01
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Elsayed Abdallah
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description In response to the dual challenges of environmental degradation and occupational health hazards posed by emissions from conventional paving equipment, this study investigates sustainable alternatives for rigid pavement construction Fiber-Reinforced Rubberized concrete. Two hundred and thirty concrete specimens incorporating recycled rubber and various fibers were evaluated to develop environmentally friendly and durable pavement materials. Key performance indicators included ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV) and abrasion resistance, focusing on acoustic damping characteristics, long-term durability, and preventive maintenance potential. Additionally, the impact of repeated thermal cycles was assessed to simulate field conditions. The results demonstrate that integrating rubber and fibers significantly enhances UPV and abrasion resistance. Furthermore, fiber-reinforced rubberized mixes exhibited superior performance retention after thermal cycling compared to conventional concrete pavements, indicating their viability for next-generation green infrastructure. The integration of recycled rubber and fibers into pavement construction is a crucial step toward reducing waste and minimizing the environmental footprint of the construction industry. This approach also has the potential to improve working conditions for construction workers by reducing exposure to hazardous emissions.
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spelling doaj-art-bab0e0fbeb614c4ea735c8deb09d78ac2025-08-20T03:06:17ZaraAssiut University, Faculty of EngineeringJES: Journal of Engineering Sciences1687-05302356-85502025-11-0153623224710.21608/jesaun.2025.389293.1531435483Thermo-Mechanical Properties Evaluation of Fiber-Reinforced Rubberized Concrete Mixes for Airfield PavementsZainab Abd Elshafy0Mohamed Mohamed1Ghada Moussa2Mahmoud Enieb3Elsayed Abdallah4Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Assiut University, Assiut, EgyptDepartment of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Assiut University, Assiut, EgyptDepartment of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Assiut University, Assiut, EgyptDepartment of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Assiut University, Assiut, EgyptDepartment of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Assiut University, Assiut, EgyptIn response to the dual challenges of environmental degradation and occupational health hazards posed by emissions from conventional paving equipment, this study investigates sustainable alternatives for rigid pavement construction Fiber-Reinforced Rubberized concrete. Two hundred and thirty concrete specimens incorporating recycled rubber and various fibers were evaluated to develop environmentally friendly and durable pavement materials. Key performance indicators included ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV) and abrasion resistance, focusing on acoustic damping characteristics, long-term durability, and preventive maintenance potential. Additionally, the impact of repeated thermal cycles was assessed to simulate field conditions. The results demonstrate that integrating rubber and fibers significantly enhances UPV and abrasion resistance. Furthermore, fiber-reinforced rubberized mixes exhibited superior performance retention after thermal cycling compared to conventional concrete pavements, indicating their viability for next-generation green infrastructure. The integration of recycled rubber and fibers into pavement construction is a crucial step toward reducing waste and minimizing the environmental footprint of the construction industry. This approach also has the potential to improve working conditions for construction workers by reducing exposure to hazardous emissions.https://jesaun.journals.ekb.eg/article_435483_3c7b8bd22a0ccca104b9f9cef92b2a81.pdfrubberized concrete fibersthermal cyclesmechanical propertiessustainable pavement materialsrigid pavement
spellingShingle Zainab Abd Elshafy
Mohamed Mohamed
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Mahmoud Enieb
Elsayed Abdallah
Thermo-Mechanical Properties Evaluation of Fiber-Reinforced Rubberized Concrete Mixes for Airfield Pavements
JES: Journal of Engineering Sciences
rubberized concrete fibers
thermal cycles
mechanical properties
sustainable pavement materials
rigid pavement
title Thermo-Mechanical Properties Evaluation of Fiber-Reinforced Rubberized Concrete Mixes for Airfield Pavements
title_full Thermo-Mechanical Properties Evaluation of Fiber-Reinforced Rubberized Concrete Mixes for Airfield Pavements
title_fullStr Thermo-Mechanical Properties Evaluation of Fiber-Reinforced Rubberized Concrete Mixes for Airfield Pavements
title_full_unstemmed Thermo-Mechanical Properties Evaluation of Fiber-Reinforced Rubberized Concrete Mixes for Airfield Pavements
title_short Thermo-Mechanical Properties Evaluation of Fiber-Reinforced Rubberized Concrete Mixes for Airfield Pavements
title_sort thermo mechanical properties evaluation of fiber reinforced rubberized concrete mixes for airfield pavements
topic rubberized concrete fibers
thermal cycles
mechanical properties
sustainable pavement materials
rigid pavement
url https://jesaun.journals.ekb.eg/article_435483_3c7b8bd22a0ccca104b9f9cef92b2a81.pdf
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