Muhamet Ahmeti
Milaim Ahmetaj
Visar Krelani

Objective: This study investigated the possibility of using recycled asphalt for road construction and maintenance in Kosovo. Methods: By analyzing statistical data from the Ministry of Infrastructure based on the status of infrastructure, the life cycle of asphalt, and investments in this area, this study determined the amount of asphalt that needs to be recycled. Results: The results showed that ۱۴۵۴۰۰۸.۵ m۳ of asphalt needs to be recycled in Kosovo. We studied using ۱۰%, ۱۵%, and ۲۰% recycled asphalt in asphalt base courses. We determined the benefits of recycled asphalt in terms of environmental protection, energy savings, and low cost. Depending on the percentage of recycled asphalt, the savings in mineral mix ranged from ۱۱% to ۲۳% and the road bitumen dosage from ۶ to ۸.۵%. Novelty/Improvement: The proposed method of reusing recycled materials can reduce the consumption of natural resources, energy, and financial costs and help protect the environment. Doi: ۱۰.۲۸۹۹۱/CEJ-۲۰۲۳-۰۹-۰۶-۰۱۴ Full Text: PDF

Recycled Asphalt; Construction; Environmental; Kosovo; Road Network; Natural Resources.