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Steel-Furnace Slag and Waste Plastic Improve Road Performance, 2025 Study Finds

Steel-Furnace Slag and Waste Plastic Improve Road Performance, 2025 Study Finds

Engineers reported that replacing traditional aggregate with electric-arc furnace slag and waste plastic improved rutting resistance, fatigue life, and stiffness in road mixes. The findings point to a more durable and sustainable option for pavement construction.

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In 2025, engineers replaced road stone with steel-furnace slag and waste plastic; the mix showed better rutting resistance, fatigue life and stiffness than conventional aggregate