Development of Sustainable asphalt concrete mixtures with reduced CO2 footprint
The company “Vianova”, " in collaboration with the "VIEDO MATERIĀLU UN TEHNOLOĢIJU KOMPETENCES CENTRS" initiated the implementation of a research project titled "DEVELOPMENT OF SUSTAINABLE ASPHALT CONCRETE MIXTURES WITH REDUCED CO2 FOOTPRINT."
Project contract number
1.2.1.2.i.2/1/24/A/CFLA/004
On October 1, 2024, SIA Vianova launched a new research project titled "DEVELOPMENT OF SUSTAINABLE ASPHALT CONCRETE MIXTURES WITH REDUCED CO2 FOOTPRINT." The project is being implemented as part of SIA “VMKC”'s initiative “Development of Innovative Products and Technologies within the Smart Materials Competence Center”.
Project goal
The objective of the project is to develop and implement asphalt concrete mixtures that significantly reduce CO2 emissions throughout their entire lifecycle, from production to maintenance and rehabilitation. The development of sustainable asphalt concrete mixtures with a reduced CO2 footprint represents a step in the right direction toward promoting environmentally friendly road infrastructure development. These mixtures not only help reduce greenhouse gas emissions but also encourage efficient resource use, for instance, by utilizing recycled materials and energy-saving production technologies.
Research project implementation period:
01.10.2024 – 30.09.2026.
Total project budget:
EUR 546,100
AF co-financing: EUR 327,825.00
Project progress report for the period
10.2024 - 12.2024
During the first reporting period, the main focus was on literature analysis. In this period, not only was an in-depth literature review conducted, with a thorough examination of scientific literature sources, but also the latest research, theoretical models, and practical approaches to reducing the CO2 footprint in asphalt concrete production processes were evaluated. The production technology was analyzed, the produced volumes of different asphalt grades were assessed, and procurement requirements regarding asphalt concrete pavements were also reviewed.