%L eprints13479
%C Online
%X Industrialization and continuous increase in population growth have contributed
immensely to various kinds of solid waste generation which most times are
indiscriminately dumped. These activities have negative effects resulting in
environmental pollution which could be a menace to the environment.
Moreover, to preserve the environment, many researchers have made efforts to
ensure that some of these wastes are recycled and utilized in the production of
various alternative materials as a means of sustainable technology. Among
several alternative materials for construction, some of these wastes are
considered to be very useful.
This study examines the various recycled waste materials that can be adopted for
construction, including their prospects and challenges. Some of the recycled waste
materials examined are plastic waste, mill tailings, geopolymers, waste glass, rubber
tyre waste, shingles, construction and demolition wastes (C&D) and slag. These
recycled materials have been accepted globally due to their characteristic properties
which made the materials suitable in the construction industry. This review also
examines some limitations relating to the adoption of these materials as alternative
construction materials for highway/pavement construction. However, it is generally
accepted that reuse of waste materials in construction industry has minimal
environmental impact and their exploration would have huge economic impact.
%A D.D. Adegoke
%A T. O. Ogundairo
%A D. O. Olukanni
%A O. M. Olofinnade
%K Industrialization, Sustainable Technology, Recycled waste
materials, Highway construction, Waste Management
%D 2019
%T Application of Recycled Waste Materials for Highway
Construction: Prospect and Challenges