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@article{176191,
        author = {Freny D. Maru and Darshan P. Joshi and Nayan N. Nandwana and Shaileshsinh R. Jadeja},
        title = {Sustainable Development in Pavement Engineering: Enhancing Flexible Pavements with Industrial By-Products},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {11},
        pages = {5918-5920},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=176191},
        abstract = {Flexible pavements commonly face issues such as cracks, rutting, shoving, depressions, and corrugations, reducing their serviceability over time. This study explores pavement failure mechanisms, maintenance strategies, and the effectiveness of industrial by-products such as fly ash and geo polymer in enhancing pavement performance. Experimental tests, including penetration, ductility, and softening point tests, demonstrated significant improvements in strength and durability. The addition of fly ash and geo polymer increased the penetration and ductility of bitumen, while the incorporation of rubber waste in the base layer enhanced the California Bearing Ratio (CBR) value from 30% to 35%, indicating improved load-bearing capacity. The study further evaluates the effectiveness of these modifications in preventing long-term pavement failures and optimizing cost-effective maintenance strategies.},
        keywords = {Sustainable pavement, Bituminous pavements, Pavement failure, Industrial by-products, CBR, Ductility, Mechanical characterization, Repairing, Maintenance},
        month = {April},
        }