The briefing
In 2025, California tested six fully recycled asphalt pavement sections under a heavy-vehicle simulator, with rain events triggering base shear failures tied to poor moisture control. The results highlight performance risks and the need for improved design and construction practices for fully recycled pavements.
Original headline
In 2025, California ran six 100%-recycled-asphalt road sections under a heavy-vehicle simulator; rain-triggered base shear failures and poor moisture control caused sections to fail