Rani Bastari Alkam

Contact

• workRoom C10 Pavement Engineering Building
  University Park
  Nottingham
  NG7 2RD
  UK
• Rani.Alkam@nottingham.ac.uk

Research Summary

I am currently working on investigating the effect of early traffic loading on the curing and mechanical properties of cold recycled asphalt mixtures. These mixtures, containing high proportions of… read more

Current Research

I am currently working on investigating the effect of early traffic loading on the curing and mechanical properties of cold recycled asphalt mixtures. These mixtures, containing high proportions of reclaimed asphalt and foamed bitumen as the primary binder, require time to develop strength and moisture resistance. However, allowing traffic during this crucial early phase can affect the material's evolving performance. By evaluating stiffness gain and deformation under loading scenarios, a predictive model is developed accounting for traffic effects on curing. The model informs enhanced pavement design and construction by utilising recycled materials for more sustainable pavements.