Effect Of Oil Palm Mesocarp Fibre Ash (Opmfa) On The Strength Properties Of Hot Mix Asphalt

Shuaibu A. A., Otuoze H. S., Iliyasu I., Maska U. S.

Abstract


This study experimentally investigates the effects of using oil palm Oil palm mesocarp fibre ash (OPMFA) as replacement for common filler in Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) production. Marshall Mix design methods was adopted for sample preparation and testing. To obtain the optimum binder content (OBC), fifteen (15) compacted samples were prepared for strength and volumetric properties testing at varying bitumen contents of 4.5%, 5.0%, 5.5%, 6.0% and 6.5%, in accordance with Nigeria General Specification for Road and Bridges. An OBC of 5.5% was obtained and used for the design of mixtures with different OPMFA contents (5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30%). Experimental results indicated that the stability and flow value with the OBC for the mixture having 5% OPMFA content satisfied the standard specification of Nigeria General Specification for Road and Bridges. Thus, a replacement of the conventional filler with OPMFA upto 5% is recommended for incorporation into Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA).


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