Graduate Student Scholarship - 2024
Description
In 2019, 40% of municipal roads in Canada required maintenance or rehabilitation. To optimize municipal investments, it is essential to identify effective and sustainable techniques. Cold recycled materials (CRM) represent a promising solution, offering cost savings, reduced consumption of natural resources, and a significant reduction in carbon footprint.
Why CRM?
- 45% reduction in global warming potential and 15% reduction in energy consumption compared to traditional techniques.
- 100% reuse of existing materials, promoting the circular economy.
- Integrate this technology into municipal practices in order to maximize its environmental and economic benefits.
Objectives
- Adapt CRMs to Quebec's climate, particularly in light of the effects of freeze-thaw cycles.
- Produce mechanistic data to improve pavement design and optimize infrastructure durability.
- Integrate this technology into municipal practices in order to maximize its environmental and economic benefits.
This project contributes directly to modernizing road infrastructure by proposing a more resilient approach that is aligned with Quebec’s GHG reduction and material circularity objectives.
