How Plastic Asphalt Is Changing Geotechnical Engineering

Cracked asphalt pavement highlighting how geotechnical engineering affects soil stability beneath road surfaces

Texas roads take a beating. Between blazing summer heat, heavy truck traffic, and sudden rainstorms, pavement cracks fast. Now, researchers at UT Arlington are testing plastic-modified asphalt as a way to make roads last longer. The idea sounds simple: reuse plastic waste and create stronger pavement. However, this research also raises a bigger question. What […]