Dear Shri Nitin Gadkariji ( Minister for Highways )
Ø I urge you to consider this as an “ opportunity “ to be exploited by shredding / reprocessing such tyres and using these for construction of Asphalt / Cement Concrete , roads / highways
Following technologies are available ( either established or under development ):
Shredded Rubber as Asphalt Modifier:
Crumb rubber from used tyres can be mixed with asphalt, enhancing its flexibility, durability, and resistance to cracking. This reduces asphalt consumption and potentially lowers construction costs. Studies suggest a 10-30% asphalt content reduction and improved road performance.
Rubberized Concrete:
Incorporating crumb rubber into concrete mixtures can lead to lighter, more flexible, and noise-reducing pavements. However, this technology is still evolving and requires further research and optimization.
Rubber Content per Kilometer:
Different road construction methods utilize varying crumb rubber proportions. Research suggests 1.5-2.5 tonnes of crumb rubber per kilometer for asphalt modification and up to 10 tonnes for rubberized concrete (still under development).
Dear Shri Gadkariji ,
I am sure that , in addition to these 3 lakh tonnes ( 300,000 tonnes ) of imported tyres , a huge amount must be getting discarded from India-made tyres , every year
Assuming a figure of usage of scrapped tyres at 10 tonnes / km of Concrete roads , this would suffice for 30,000 Km of roads EVERY YEAR !
If used for construction of Asphalt roads , this would suffice for 120,000 Km of asphalt roads EVERY YEAR !
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