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California Recycled Asphalt Experiment: Heavy rain, not reuse, caused failures; moisture control proved crucial

Recycling an old road into a new one can cut waste, reduce the need for fresh aggregates and extend the life of asphalt materials. But a large-scale California experiment in 2025 produced a more complicated result. When pavement made with 100% reclaimed asphalt pavement was subjected to simulated heavy traffic, some sections failed sooner than expected, highlighting the importance of water, construction quality and the strength of the layers underneath.

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