Abstract:To enhance the dry shrinkage resistance and mechanical properties of cement-stabilized macadam, a composite modification approach was employed utilizing basalt fibers and waste rubber powder. A three-factor, three-level orthogonal experiment was conducted based on the Box-Behnken module within the response surface methodology, investigating the effects of rubber powder content, basalt fiber length, and basalt fiber content on 7-day compressive strength, 7-day flexural tensile strength, and the 28-day dry shrinkage coefficient. The results indicated that the incorporation of basalt fibers significantly elevated both the compressive and flexural tensile strengths of the cement-stabilized macadam, while also exhibiting a moderate improvement in dry shrinkage behavior. Conversely, the addition of rubber powder primarily targeted the enhancement of dry shrinkage performance but had a weakening effect on the mechanical properties. The optimal blend ratio for comprehensive performance was determined to be 8.58‰ basalt fiber content with 12 mm basalt fibers, complemented by 4.48% rubber powder, achieving performance superior to that of conventional cement-stabilized macadam.