Complexity of the behaviour of asphalt materials in cyclic testing [PDF]
, 2017 This paper compares the results obtained in two types of cyclic tension-compression tests, a time sweep test, constant strain amplitude, and a strain sweep test, increasing strain amplitude every 5000 cycles, called EBADE (standing for the Spanish words ...
Botella Nieto, Ramón +4 more
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Experience with the use of warm mix asphalt additives in bitumen binders [PDF]
, 2018 In most European countries, Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) technology is still being used as the standard for the production and processing of bituminous mixtures.
Capayova +23 more
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Analysis of binary Bitumen – Polymer mixtures
Revista Facultad de Ingeniería Universidad de Antioquia, 2014 Bitumen is a black material composed of a mixture of various natural hydrocarbons. Bitumen has been commonly used in road paving and roofing applications thanks to its hydrophobic and adhesives properties. The production of Polymer Modified
E. Alexander Ossa, Juan Camilo Múnera
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Rubberised bitumen manufacturing assisted by rheological measurements [PDF]
, 2015 This paper investigates the effect of processing temperature and time on the rheological properties of recycled tyre rubber-modified bitumens (RTR-MBs) produced using two different base binders and an ambient ground crumb rubber modifier (CRM).
Airey, G. +3 more
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A new life for cross-linked plastic waste as aggregates and binder modifier for asphalt mixtures [PDF]
, 2017 Every year, millions of tons of plastic waste, with potential to be reused, are wasted in landfills. Based on a literature review and in a local market analysis, cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) waste arose as the material with the greatest potential to ...
Costa, Liliana Marisa Barros +3 more
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The Effect of SBS Polymer on the Dynamic Properties of Asphalt [PDF]
علوم و تکنولوژی پلیمر, 2008 Polymer application for the improvement and modification of the bitumen used in roads surfaces has expanded in recent decades. The roads engineers and constructors, therefore, have used the modified bitumen in asphalts helping in this way to increase ...
H. Ziari, S.M. Abtahi, A. Goli
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Bitumen modifiers for reduced temperature asphalts: a comparative analysis between three polymeric and non-polymeric additives [PDF]
, 2014 This study presents three bitumen modifiers which may find successful application in the fabrication of binders for warm mix asphalt in the paving industry.
Carrera Páez, Virginia +4 more
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Effect of nanosilica particles on polypropylene polymer modified asphalt mixture performance
Case Studies in Construction Materials, 2018 The current study was conducted to investigate the effect of nanosilica particles on the performance characteristics of polymer modified asphalt binders.
Nura Bala +2 more
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Morphology, Microstructure and Physico-Mechanical Properties of Pasargad Bitumen, Modified by Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate Copolymer (EVA) and Nanoclay [PDF]
علوم و تکنولوژی پلیمر, 2015 Due to the characteristics such as flexibility, adhesion, hydrophobicity and low price, bitumen is used in different construction and insulation industries.
Arezoo Ghaempour +3 more
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Evaluating the role of aggregate gradation on cracking performance of asphalt concrete for thin overlays [PDF]
, 2019 Thin asphalt concrete overlays are a maintenance technique that mainly restore the functional properties of pavements. One of the main issues in thin overlays is reflective cracking that can cause early deterioration and reduce their service life.
García Gil, Lívia +2 more
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