Recycling of asphaltic concrete
US7534068B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 29, 2005 |
| Grant date | May 19, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 8, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC04B2111/0075
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Method of recycling a crushed asphalt concrete comprising a friable mixture of asphalt and aggregate particles produced by breaking down a recycled asphalt/aggregate concrete by milling or crushing or the like. The aggregate particles include a substantial portion of the surfaces thereof which are substantially free of adhered asphalt material. The crushed asphalt concrete is mixed with a minor amount of hydraulic cement and water to produce a plastic mixture of the crushed asphalt concrete and hydraulic cement. The plastic mixture is transported to a utilization site such as a building site, road or parking lot and spread on a substrate surface to provide a layer of asphalt concrete pavement. The layer of asphalt concrete pavement has a 7-day compressive strength, typically no more than 1,000 psi, e.g., 150-800 psi. The cement is present in an amount within the range of 1-14 wt. %, more specifically, within the range of 2-10 wt. % of the crushed asphalt concrete and any added aggregate. A mixing assembly comprises a moveable conveyor which loads to a mixing mill. The crushed asphalt concrete is deposited on the conveyor to provide a relatively thin layer of the crushed asphalt con…
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