Analysis of the properties of roller-compacted concrete with recycled aggregate pavement under high temperatures

Authors

  • Fadhila Ali Kouadri University of Relizane, Innovative Materials Laboratory and Renewable Energies, Bourmadia City, P. O. B. 4000, 48000 Relizane, Algeria
  • Mohamed Salhi University of Relizane, Innovative Materials Laboratory and Renewable Energies, Bourmadia City, P. O. B. 4000, 48000 Relizane, Algeria
  • Toufik Boubekeur University of Relizane, Innovative Materials Laboratory and Renewable Energies, Bourmadia City, P. O. B. 4000, 48000 Relizane, Algeria; University of Ahmed Ben Yahia el Wancharissi, Department of Civil Engineering, Mechanical and Transportation, Construction Engineering and Materials Sciences Laboratory, BP 182, 38000 Tissemsilt, Algeria
  • Amar Benyahia University of Saad Dahleb, Departement of civil enginnering , P.O. Box 270, Soumaâ Road, Blida, Algeria
  • Alex Li University of Reims Champagne Ardenne, Materials and Mechanical Engineering, France
  • Boussad Abbès University of Ahmed Ben Yahia el Wancharissi, Department of Civil Engineering, Mechanical and Transportation, Construction Engineering and Materials Sciences Laboratory, BP 182, 38000 Tissemsilt, Algeria
  • Mouloud Dahmane Higher National School of Hydraulics, Department of Planning and Hydraulic Engineering, Soumaa Road 29, 09000 Blida, Algeria
  • Omar Safer University of Relizane, Innovative Materials Laboratory and Renewable Energies, Bourmadia City, P. O. B. 4000, 48000 Relizane, Algeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14311/AP.2026.66.0229

Keywords:

roller-compacted concrete, bituminous concrete, curing temperature, eclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP), durability

Abstract

In some countries, Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP) from old bituminous pavements is increasingly being recycled for economic and environmental reasons. In Algeria, large quantities of RAP are generated each year, yet they are seldom measured or repurposed. This study explores the potential of using coarse RAP as a substitute for coarse natural aggregates (NA) in roller-compacted concrete pavement (RCCP). Specimens with five levels of RAP replacement (0 %, 25 %, 50 %, 75 %, and 100 %) were prepared and tested. Fresh properties, such as fresh density (FD), Vebe consistency time, and air content, were evaluated. The influence of curing temperatures (20 °C, 40 °C, and 60 °C) on the properties of the hardened concrete was examined, focusing on compressive strength (CS), flexural strength (FS), modulus of elasticity (ME), ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV), Cantabro abrasion (CA), Porosity (P), water absorption (WA), and sorptivity (S). The Vebe time for 100% RAP decreased by up to 61% compared to the reference mix. The CS was reduced by approximately 32.6 %, 46.2 %, and 60% for RAP substitution at 25 %, 50 %, and 100 %, respectively. The porosity decreased from 20 % to 48 % when RAP was added. The results show that RCCP can incorporate up to 50% RAP without a significant loss of performance. This offers an environmentally beneficial solution by reducing the amount of RAP that is discarded into the environment and the need for raw materials, thus conserving natural resources.

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2026-07-10

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Ali Kouadri, F. ., Salhi, M., Boubekeur, T. ., Benyahia, A. ., Li, A. ., Abbès, B. ., Dahmane, M. ., & Safer, O. (2026). Analysis of the properties of roller-compacted concrete with recycled aggregate pavement under high temperatures. Acta Polytechnica, 66(3), 229-245. https://doi.org/10.14311/AP.2026.66.0229