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Road and Bridge Research Institute invites for the international scientific conference 

MODERN ROAD PAVEMENTS

Recycling in road pavement structures

Warsaw,18 October 2023

Conference issues

Recycling is an issue that is increasingly present in the construction industry and is becoming a necessity for infrastructure projects. This follows directly from the assumptions of the circular economy which involves taking measures to reduce the consumption of natural resources, their rational use, including reuse to minimize the generation of waste and reduce the negative environmental impact.

Road construction is an area that is particularly predisposed to the application of recycling for many reasons. This is due to the large volume of work and, thus, the consumption of a large amount of materials (e.g., aggregates), as well as substantial energy expenditures associated with the production, transportation and construction processes.

The application of recycling makes it possible to achieve significant benefits in these areas, both in the construction of new roads and in repairs and reconstruction. Recycling can potentially relate to the subbase and both the lower and upper pavement structural layers. In addition, road construction makes it possible to use waste from other areas of the economy. 

The possibility and conditions under which recycling can be applied in road construction depends on many factors, such as:

• regulations, which should specify the conditions for its application,
• available technological recommendations and technical requirements.

Scientific units and construction companies should conduct the research work necessary to develop new and improve existing technologies. In addition, economic and environmental assessment of the use of recycling should be applied.

The dissemination of knowledge to all participants in the construction process is the key to success.