This case study aims to assess the technical, economic and long-term environmental viability of several technologies that align with the principles of RE & CE (such as preservation techniques to service lifetime extension, use of asphalt containing high-recycled content, secondary resources and/or alternative materials) and are used in pavement rehabilitation and maintenance operations.
This work will make it possible to compare and contrast the efficacy of the model developed in WP3 in the context of asphalt pavements. It will also assess the extent to which the application of innovative approaches to asphalt technology brings about circularity in the road infrastructure maintenance sector. Different approaches to CE will be compared in the context of road construction and maintenance.
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These CERCOM case studies will test the validity of the risk-based approach developed in WP3 over a range of technical areas (new material applications, recycling, and innovative technologies) at different levels of development and maturity.
A sensitivity analysis will be undertaken to evaluate the robustness of the model results, identify the model boundaries (sensitivity to uncertain parameters), and assess the availability and reliability of the input data. The analysis of the case studies will uncover the difficulties and highlight the opportunities for the implementation of RE & CE principles.
Case studies I & II - Protocol and results
The major objective of this report is to demonstrate the validity of the Risk-Based Analysis Framework (RBAF) developed as part of the CERCOM project (in Deliverables D3.1 and D3.2) through technical case studies covering a range of pavement maintenance options.
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Case study III – NRAs Strategic Approach to Transitioning to CE
This case study explores the practical implementation of RE and CE principles in the delivery of road infrastructure projects. The objective was to identify strategies adopted by NRAs to embed RE and CE thinking in their organisation and supply chain.
These CERCOM case studies will test the validity of the risk-based approach developed in WP3 over a range of technical areas (new material applications, recycling, and innovative technologies) at different levels of development and maturity.
A sensitivity analysis will be undertaken to evaluate the robustness of the model results, identify the model boundaries (sensitivity to uncertain parameters), and assess the availability and reliability of the input data. The analysis of the case studies will uncover the difficulties and highlight the opportunities for the implementation of RE & CE principles.
Case studies I & II - Protocol and results
The major objective of this report is to demonstrate the validity of the Risk-Based Analysis Framework (RBAF) developed as part of the CERCOM project (in Deliverables D3.1 and D3.2) through technical case studies covering a range of pavement maintenance options.
Read More
Case study III – NRAs Strategic Approach to Transitioning to CE
This case study explores the practical implementation of RE and CE principles in the delivery of road infrastructure projects. The objective was to identify strategies adopted by NRAs to embed RE and CE thinking in their organisation and supply chain.