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The growing emphasis on sustainable construction has prompted interest in repurposing agricultural by-products as alternatives
to conventional aggregates in asphalt mixtures. While natural sand is widely available, its use can lead to less
stable, more tender mixes, which can limit various specifications. This study explores the potential of palm date seed
(PDS) powder as a partial and full replacement for natural sand in asphalt concrete. A series of laboratory tests was
conducted to evaluate the effect of PDS incorporation on the mechanical and durability performance of asphalt mixtures,
including Marshall properties, resilient modulus, fatigue resistance, moisture susceptibility, and permanent deformation.
Additionally, microstructural a
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