Discussion on molecular dynamics (MD) simulations of the asphalt materials

H Yao, J Liu, M Xu, J Ji, Q Dai, Z You - Advances in Colloid and Interface …, 2022 - Elsevier
The application of asphalt materials in pavement engineering has been increasingly
widespread and sophisticated over the past several decades. Variations in the properties of …

Review of the Superpave performance grading system and recent developments in the performance-based test methods for asphalt binder characterization

W Zeiada, H Liu, H Ezzat, GG Al-Khateeb… - … and Building Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
Asphalt binder plays an important role in the overall resistance of an asphalt mixture to
pavement distresses. The rheological properties should be fully characterized before it is put …

[PDF][PDF] Long-term aging of asphalt mixtures for performance testing and prediction

YR Kim, C Castorena, M Elwardany, FY Rad… - 2018 - onlinepubs.trb.org
The issue of oxidative aging of asphalt binder has been recognized and studied for almost a
century. Hubbard and Reeve (1913) published the first results of a study that examined the …

Molecular dynamics simulation of physicochemical properties of the asphalt model

H Yao, Q Dai, Z You - Fuel, 2016 - Elsevier
The objectives of this molecular dynamics study are to simulate the asphalt model using the
common components from the references, and to predict the physical properties of asphalt …

Asphalt mixtures modified with basalt fibres for surface courses

C Celauro, FG Praticò - Construction and Building Materials, 2018 - Elsevier
This paper shows the results of an experimental study concerning the effect of introduction of
basalt fibres in asphalt mixtures for surface course, mainly with regard to those to be used in …

Investigation of mixing and compaction temperatures of modified hot asphalt and warm mix asphalt

A Almusawi, B Sengoz, A Topal - Periodica Polytechnica Civil …, 2021 - pp.bme.hu
The determination of mixing and compaction temperatures through the Equiviscous method
has been defined as the standard method and it is designed for the base bitumen …

Design considerations of high RAP-content asphalt produced at reduced temperatures

A Abed, N Thom, D Lo Presti - Materials and Structures, 2018 - Springer
In many countries recycling of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) for road surface layers is
limited to a maximum of 10–30%. This is due to technical limitation of common asphalt plant …

Comparing different rutting specification parameters using high temperature characteristics of rubber-modified asphalt binders

P Hajikarimi, M Rahi… - Road Materials and …, 2015 - Taylor & Francis
In this research, three different methods of rutting resistance evaluation of asphalt binders
were compared using high temperature characteristics of rubber-modified binders. For this …

Exploiting epoxidized cashew nut shell liquid as a potential bio-additive to improve asphalt binder performance

AFJ Uchoa, WS Rocha, JPM Feitosa, DHA Brito… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2021 - Elsevier
The objective of this work is to evaluate the potential of cashew nut shell liquid (CNSL) as a
renewable resource and low-cost raw material for the synthesis of bio-based epoxy for …

Rutting characteristics of styrene-ethylene/propylene-styrene polymer modified asphalt

M Rahi, EH Fini, P Hajikarimi… - Journal of Materials in Civil …, 2015 - ascelibrary.org
Asphalt binder resistance to permanent deformation at intermediate temperature
significantly affects overall pavement resistance to rutting. To enhance asphalt resistance to …