Asphalt binder characterization using waveform-based viscoelastic measures and time-temperature superposition principle under large strains

S Gulzar, BS Underwood - Construction and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract In the United States, currently peak-to-peak oscillatory shear stress-strain data is
used in the asphalt binder characterization protocols. This practice necessitates the …

Rheological and microstructural investigation of sodium-based montmorillonite nanoclay modified bitumen at mastic scale

H Paktin, M Kumar, VV Ram, SS Kar - Innovative Infrastructure Solutions, 2024 - Springer
The present study investigates the impact of organo-modified nanoclay (OMNC) on the
rheological and microstructural properties of bitumen mastic. Different bitumen blends of …

[HTML][HTML] Laboratory Investigation of High-Temperature Functional Characterization of Organo-modified Nanoclay-Enhanced Bitumen

H Paktin, M Kumar, VV Ram, SS Kar - Results in Engineering, 2025 - Elsevier
Functional properties are critical requirements for the efficacy of any modifiers used in
bitumen modification. Recently, nanoclay has garnered significant attention as a pivotal …

An investigation into the nonlinear rheological behavior of modified asphalt binders using large amplitude oscillatory shear rheology

S Gulzar, C Castorena… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Asphalt binders have been studied extensively with respect to their linear viscoelastic
properties. From these properties, performance metrics have been derived and used for …

A Nexus of Tribology and Rheology to Study Thin-Film Mechanics of Asphalt–Aggregate Interaction during Mixing and Compaction

S Gulzar, C Castorena… - Tribology and …, 2021 - taylorfrancis.com
Asphalt binders form an essential component of asphalt mixtures, which are a primary
material in the construction of flexible pavements. When used by engineers, these asphalt …

Laboratory investigation of aggregates in Gardez city for road construction suitability

N Zazai, K Kaur, H Pakti - Industry 4.0 with Modern Technology, 2024 - taylorfrancis.com
Aggregates must transmit the applied load to the underlying layers and must withstand to
wearing, polishing, abrasion, impact, and crushing action due to the tires of vehicles during …