Exploration of calcined clays and nanoclays as a potential construction material for sustainable development: a comprehensive and state-of-the-art review

IN Usanga, CC Ikeagwuani, FO Okafor… - Road Materials and …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
The construction industry is increasingly focusing on sustainability, creating a need for
innovative materials. This comprehensive review examines the potential of calcined clays …

Effect of recycled vegetable oil on the performance of nanomarl-modified asphalt mixtures

IN Usanga, FO Okafor, CC Ikeagwuani - Journal of Infrastructure …, 2023 - Springer
In response to the demand for a greener approach to pavement infrastructure and the
economic benefits associated with alternative materials, the modification of neat binders has …

Analysis of performance parameters based on surface free energy to evaluate moisture susceptibility of asphalt mixtures modified with calcined marl dust

IN Usanga, FO Okafor… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
This study investigates the impact of calcined marl dust (CMD) on moisture susceptibility in
asphalt mixtures with limestone and granite aggregates. The surface free energy (SFE) …

Optimization of Indirect Tensile Strength of Modified Asphalt Concrete Using Ceramic Tile Wastes and Quarry Dust

J Samuel, FO Okafor - International Journal of Pavement Research and …, 2023 - Springer
Ceramic wastes have contributed hugely to environmental pollution in our societies, mostly
because it is non-biodegradable and not reused in any significant quantity presently …

Impact of rest time on creep recovery of asphalt mixtures modified with calcined marl filler

IN Usanga, FO Okafor, CC Ikeagwuani - Journal of Infrastructure …, 2023 - Springer
Recently, there has been a trend among pavement engineers and scientists to utilize natural
mineral resources found in different parts of the world to develop and enhance sustainable …

Understanding the Effects of Plastic Fines as a Bitumen Modifier on the Performance Properties of Hot Mix Asphalt

IN Usanga, CC Ikeagwuani, EE Ambrose - Engineering Proceedings, 2023 - mdpi.com
The mechanical properties of most asphalt binders may not be sufficient to withstand the
increased load requirements experienced by flexible pavement in practice, especially in …

[PDF][PDF] Optimization of stability and flow of modified asphalt concrete using ceramic tile waste and quarry dust

JSH SaMuel, EO Okafor - Építöanyag (Online), 2024 - epitoanyag.org.hu
Ceramic wastes have contributed hugely to environmental pollution in our societies, mostly
because it is non-biodegradable and not reused in any significant quantity presently …

Effect of Chemical Composition on Rheological Properties of Asphalt Binders Modified with Rap Binders and Rejuvenator

EO Inyang, IN Usanga, KP Okon… - Journal of Road and …, 2024 - putisaobracaj.rs
Conventional rejuvenating agents such as virgin binders, polymers and so on, poses
environmental, technical, and economic challenges. The objective of this study is to …