Several open questions related to the experimental protocol and processing of data
acquired by the nano-indentation (NI) technique are investigated. The volume fractions of …

To better understand the enhancement mechanisms of waterborne epoxy resin/styrene
butadiene rubber latex modified emulsified asphalt (WSEA) on the mechanical properties of …

The morphology of “bee” structures on the surface of bituminous asphalt binder was studied
by AFM microscopy to provide insight into their origin. Based on how the “bees” flattened …

The mechanical properties of bitumen, such as elasticity/Young's modulus,
stickiness/adhesion, hardness and energy loss, and sample deformation were acquired …

Nanoindentation is a relatively new technique which has been used to measure
nanomechanical properties of surface layers of bulk materials and of thin films. In this study …

Moisture damage seriously deteriorates asphalt pavement's performance and durability and
is therefore one of the major problems of asphalt pavements. Currently, researchers pay …

The use of nanoindentation to study asphalt is aimed at understanding the relationship
between properties of asphalt binder at various length scales. A combination of atomic force …

Depth‑sensing indentation is a powerful testing technology used to quantitatively
characterize the mechanical properties of asphalt materials at different scales. Besides …

Motivated with sustainability and economic factors, there is a rapid increase in the use of
recycled asphalt pavement (RAP) material in the construction of new asphalt pavements …

A nanoindentation technique for determining the cohesive properties of neat, modified, and
aged asphalt binders and mastics with varying filler volumetric concentrations is developed …