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@article{183329,
        author = {NIKITA KOLEKAR and Prof. U. L. Deshpande},
        title = {Optimization of Pavement Design Using Tire-Derived Aggregate (TDA)},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {3},
        pages = {836-842},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=183329},
        abstract = {This study explores the potential of Tire-Derived Aggregate (TDA), a recycled material from scrap tires, as a sustainable alternative in pavement construction. TDA’s unique properties, such as high resilience, lightweight design, and excellent drainage capabilities, offer promising solutions to common pavement issues like cracking, rutting, and water damage. The research compares TDA’s performance against traditional aggregates in sub-base and base layers, focusing on key metrics like load-bearing capacity, durability, and environmental impact. To better understand its benefits, the study develops a modified pavement design framework using advanced modeling techniques like finite element analysis, alongside empirical-mechanistic methods. Field tests further assess TDA’s performance under real-world conditions, with data collection over time providing insights into its long-term effectiveness. This research not only highlights the environmental benefits of using TDA, such as reducing waste tire stockpiles and lowering greenhouse gas emissions, but also explores its economic potential, with cost savings derived from reduced reliance on virgin materials and longer pavement lifespans. Ultimately, the findings position TDA as a transformative material for road construction, offering a sustainable, cost-effective, and resilient solution for modern infrastructure needs, and demonstrating how recycling can play a critical role in creating a greener, more sustainable future.},
        keywords = {Tire-Derived Aggregate (TDA), Rigid Pavement, Aggregate Replacement, mix design, PQC, Concrete Testing.},
        month = {August},
        }