University of Twente Student Theses
Spatial and Temporal Dynamics of Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP) Material Flows: The Impact of a Regional Asphalt Bank in the Amsterdam Transport Region
Lubbers, B. (2024) Spatial and Temporal Dynamics of Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP) Material Flows: The Impact of a Regional Asphalt Bank in the Amsterdam Transport Region.
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| Abstract: | This Master’s Thesis evaluates the potential impact of establishing a regional asphalt bank on the Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP) flow within Amsterdam's Transport Region, aiming to support the sustainability objectives of the Dutch asphalt sector aligned with the Dutch government's and the Paris Climate Agreement's climate goals. The study examines whether an asphalt bank could improve RAP recycling rates and address spatial and temporal distribution challenges in the supply chain. In three phases—inventory, analysis, and modelling—the research involved data collection on Amsterdam's road network and asphalt supply chain, stakeholder interviews, and developing a Mixed Integer Linear Programming (MILP) model to simulate various supply chain scenarios. Results reveal that while a regional asphalt bank centralizes RAP storage and could reduce CO₂ emissions through optimized logistics, it increases total supply chain costs by 27.0% (€10,961,926) and lowers RAP recycling rates due to higher costs associated with transport, handling, and processing. The findings suggest that an asphalt bank centralizes RAP flow but does not enhance recycling rates or reduce costs, indicating the need for further study on real-world factors such as storage limitations and tendering practices to fully assess its feasibility. |
| Item Type: | Essay (Master) |
| Clients: | Ballast Nedam Road Specialties, Leerdam, The Netherlands |
| Faculty: | ET: Engineering Technology |
| Subject: | 56 civil engineering |
| Programme: | Civil Engineering and Management MSc (60026) |
| Link to this item: | https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/104430 |
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