Relation of modified bitumen microstructure to cracking indicators

Adam S. Ramm, Michael C. Downer, Ramez Hajj, Nazmus Sakib, Amit Bhasin

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Abstract

The goal of this study was to evaluate the relationship between the chemical composition of asphalt binders, its microstructure, and rheological parameters that are (at the time of this writing) being investigated as potential indicators of the inherent cracking resistance of asphalt binders. A set of binders was produced to have similar performance grade using seven different modifiers combined with one base asphalt binder. Results show that the two potential rheological indicators for cracking resistance do not correlate with each other. Results also show that the different additive types produce different microstructures, in some cases even when used in very small concentrations, which in turn correlate with the changes in the rheological indicators.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationAdvances in Materials and Pavement Performance Prediction - Proceedings of the International AM3P Conference, 2018
EditorsEyad Masad, Ilaria Menapace, Amit Bhasin, Tom Scarpas, Anupam Kumar
PublisherCRC Press/Balkema
Pages189-192
Number of pages4
ISBN (Print)9781138313095
StatePublished - 2018
Externally publishedYes
EventInternational Conference on Advances in Materials and Pavement Performance Prediction, AM3P 2018 - Doha, Qatar
Duration: Apr 16 2018Apr 18 2018

Publication series

NameAdvances in Materials and Pavement Performance Prediction - Proceedings of the International AM3P Conference, 2018

Conference

ConferenceInternational Conference on Advances in Materials and Pavement Performance Prediction, AM3P 2018
Country/TerritoryQatar
CityDoha
Period4/16/184/18/18

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Civil and Structural Engineering
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • General Materials Science

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