Research Article

Effect of CR-Modified Binders on the Mechanical Properties of Semi-Rigid Pavements Prepared with Porous Asphalt Mixtures

Volume: 14 Number: 1 January 21, 2026
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Effect of CR-Modified Binders on the Mechanical Properties of Semi-Rigid Pavements Prepared with Porous Asphalt Mixtures

Abstract

In this study, experimental investigations were conducted to evaluate the fundamental engineering properties and performance of porous asphalt mixtures modified with CR (crumb rubber) for use in semi-rigid pavement structures. During the design of the porous asphalt mixtures, different aggregate gradations were used to determine air void contents. Two types of aggregates with different origins (basalt and limestone), 160/220 penetration grade pure bitumen, and CR-modified binder were utilized in the mixtures. The properties of the cement mortar used to fill the voids in the porous asphalt mixtures were also examined in detail for the production of semi-rigid pavement specimens. Flowability and compressive strength tests were performed on the cement mortar, while Cantabro loss, Marshall stability, compressive strength, and permeability tests were conducted on the semi-rigid composite specimens. The experimental results revealed that the use of CR-modified binders in porous asphalt mixtures significantly improved the mechanical performance of the semi-rigid pavement structures.

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Supporting Institution

This study was supported by the TÜBİTAK 1002 – Rapid Support Program, Project No: 123M766.

Project Number

123M766

Ethical Statement

This study does not involve human or animal participants. All procedures followed scientific and ethical principles, and all referenced studies are appropriately cited.

Thanks

This work has been derived from the PhD research conducted by A. A. EL. We would like to thank the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK) for supporting this study with research project number 123M766.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Transportation and Traffic, Transportation Engineering

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

January 21, 2026

Submission Date

July 14, 2025

Acceptance Date

December 12, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 14 Number: 1

APA
Akıllı El, A., Yılmaz, M., & Yalçın, E. (2026). Effect of CR-Modified Binders on the Mechanical Properties of Semi-Rigid Pavements Prepared with Porous Asphalt Mixtures. Duzce University Journal of Science and Technology, 14(1), 199-215. https://doi.org/10.29130/dubited.1742105
AMA
1.Akıllı El A, Yılmaz M, Yalçın E. Effect of CR-Modified Binders on the Mechanical Properties of Semi-Rigid Pavements Prepared with Porous Asphalt Mixtures. DUBİTED. 2026;14(1):199-215. doi:10.29130/dubited.1742105
Chicago
Akıllı El, Alev, Mehmet Yılmaz, and Erkut Yalçın. 2026. “Effect of CR-Modified Binders on the Mechanical Properties of Semi-Rigid Pavements Prepared With Porous Asphalt Mixtures”. Duzce University Journal of Science and Technology 14 (1): 199-215. https://doi.org/10.29130/dubited.1742105.
EndNote
Akıllı El A, Yılmaz M, Yalçın E (January 1, 2026) Effect of CR-Modified Binders on the Mechanical Properties of Semi-Rigid Pavements Prepared with Porous Asphalt Mixtures. Duzce University Journal of Science and Technology 14 1 199–215.
IEEE
[1]A. Akıllı El, M. Yılmaz, and E. Yalçın, “Effect of CR-Modified Binders on the Mechanical Properties of Semi-Rigid Pavements Prepared with Porous Asphalt Mixtures”, DUBİTED, vol. 14, no. 1, pp. 199–215, Jan. 2026, doi: 10.29130/dubited.1742105.
ISNAD
Akıllı El, Alev - Yılmaz, Mehmet - Yalçın, Erkut. “Effect of CR-Modified Binders on the Mechanical Properties of Semi-Rigid Pavements Prepared With Porous Asphalt Mixtures”. Duzce University Journal of Science and Technology 14/1 (January 1, 2026): 199-215. https://doi.org/10.29130/dubited.1742105.
JAMA
1.Akıllı El A, Yılmaz M, Yalçın E. Effect of CR-Modified Binders on the Mechanical Properties of Semi-Rigid Pavements Prepared with Porous Asphalt Mixtures. DUBİTED. 2026;14:199–215.
MLA
Akıllı El, Alev, et al. “Effect of CR-Modified Binders on the Mechanical Properties of Semi-Rigid Pavements Prepared With Porous Asphalt Mixtures”. Duzce University Journal of Science and Technology, vol. 14, no. 1, Jan. 2026, pp. 199-15, doi:10.29130/dubited.1742105.
Vancouver
1.Alev Akıllı El, Mehmet Yılmaz, Erkut Yalçın. Effect of CR-Modified Binders on the Mechanical Properties of Semi-Rigid Pavements Prepared with Porous Asphalt Mixtures. DUBİTED. 2026 Jan. 1;14(1):199-215. doi:10.29130/dubited.1742105