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This study aims to correlate the chemical and rheological properties of bitumen at different ageing states and understand the chemical mechanisms of bitumen degradation due to ageing. The relationship between Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectral data and rheological resu ...
Interactions of moisture and oxidative ageing mechanisms in paving binders
Towards improving durability of pavements
Asphalt pavements are subjected to various environmental factors such as rainfall, sunlight, humidity and wind that causes oxidative aging of bitumen, leading to reduced structural and functional performances in the longer run. Antioxidants are often added to asphalt binders t ...
Water transport is one of the major factors responsible for moisture damage in asphalt pavements. To study the thermodynamics and kinetics of water transport in bitumen and to uncover microscale mechanisms of moisture-induced damage, molecular dynamics simulations were perform ...
The chemical characterization of bitumen type and ageing state are fundamental in determining structural and mechanical properties of bitumen. This work aims to classify various bitumen types at different ageing states and to identify the primary chemical differences relevant ...
Moisture in bitumen and at the bitumen-aggregate interface affects the cohesive and adhesive properties of asphalt mixtures, which are critical for the service performance and durability of pavements. This paper aims to investigate the kinetics and thermodynamics of moisture t ...