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US 5,344,485 AGranted
Asphaltic concrete product and a method for the fixation of contaminated soils in the asphaltic concrete
AssigneeAmerican Reclamation Corporation
InventorJohn L. Glynn, Jr.
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Abstract
Contaminated oily soil is used as a component in a cold mix asphaltic concrete. The soil is mixed with asphalt roof cuttings containing fibers and mineral aggregate to form a mixture. This mixture is coated with a cold mix emulsion to form an asphaltic concrete. The hydrocarbons do not leach from the set concrete.
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A method of manufacturing a cold mix asphaltic concrete having hazardous waste fixed therein, said method comprising:
- forming an aggregate mixture, said mixture further comprising, asphaltic roof shingles, mineral aggregate, and contaminated soil;
- coating said mixture with a cold mix asphalt emulsion to form an asphaltic concrete mixture;
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- setting said concrete mixture to fix any hydrocarbons or hazardous materials in the contaminated soil such that the hydrocarbons or hazardous materials will not leach from said set concrete.
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