After some success in the process of recycling asphalt pavements in 1975, Kossuth County decided to implement further recycling projects on a larger scale in its 1976 road construction program. The work done in 1975 indicated that a quality product could be produced, but that an air pollution problem created during the heating and mixing operation must be brought under reasonable control. As part of its 1976 road program, Kossuth County planned to salvage a total of 16 miles of old asphalt pavements in three projects. Two of these projects were three miles in length and the third project was ten miles long. The ten mile project was selected by the Federal Highway Authority as one of the recycling projects to be completed in cooperation with Demonstration Project No. 39, Recycling Asphalt Pavements.

Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and construction managers interested in asphalt concrete pavement recycling. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION 2. SURFACE RECYCLING OF PAVEMENTS 3. RECYCLED COLD-MIX ASPHALT CONCRETE 4. RECYCLED HOT-MIX ASPHALT CONCRETE.

This synthesis will be of interest to administrators, pavement designers, highway, material, research, and specification engineers, and others interested in economical methods for reconstructing or rehabilitating asphalt concrete pavements. It describes the processes and equipment used for hot in-place recycling of asphalt concrete and provides information on mix designs, performance, and guidelines for its effective use. A significant amount of the information provided is based on the current practices of state highway agencies. As such, numerous case histories are included in the report.

This guide provides the technical information required to implement the application of cold-mix recycling of asphalt concrete pavements. Included are details on areas on application, benefits/advantages, limitations/ disadvantages, and costs associated with this technology. Information is provided on two demonstration sites at Fort Gillem, Georgia, and Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Also provided is information concerning funding, procurement, maintenance, and performance monitoring. A fact sheet on recycling, contract specification example, and references are provided in the appendixes. Asphalt pavement recycling, Emulsified asphalt cement, Cold milling, In-place cold-mix asphalt recycling, Cold-mix asphalt recycling, Recycling of asphalt.

A primary problem associated with recycling is the pollution created by the combustion of asphaltic material during heating in a conventional drum dryer. Also of importance is the aging characteristics of recycled materials and their performance. This report covers the testing and design methods, construction procedures, resulting air pollution, economy of operation, and performance of a pavement recycled and utilized as a surface course in southeastern Wyoming.