Technologies for Improved Sustainability of Long-Life Flexible Pavements

A sustainable pavement is one that is safe, smooth, efficient, economic, and environment friendly,
meeting the needs of present-day users without comprising those of future generations. Sustainable
flexible (asphalt) pavements, in particular, are those that minimize environmental impacts through the
reduction of fuel and energy-based materials (asphalt cement, for example) consumption, more
effective use of natural resources, and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions while meeting all
performance conditions and standards. The proposed research focuses on the development of
different applied technologies in design, construction and maintenance for improved sustainability of
long-life flexible (asphalt) pavements to: minimize the use of natural resources through recycling;
reduce pavement temperatures in hot seasons; enhance pavement performances; reduce user fuel
consumption; and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The developed technologies for light-coloured
grey asphalt pavements and high performance granular layers using reclaimed materials will foster
improved designs for sustainable long-life flexible pavements.

Faculty Supervisor:

Peijun Guo

Student:

Partner:

Shiloh Canconstruct Ltd

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Clean Technology; Environmental Science and Technology; Clean Technology; Environmental Science and Technology

University:

McMaster University

Program: