Preparation and characterization on elastomer/plastic compound modified bitumen

Conference paper (2024)

Authors

S. Ren Pavement Engineering - CEG
X. Liu Pavement Engineering - CEG
Y. Gao Pavement Engineering - CEG
S. Erkens Pavement Engineering - CEG
Research Group
Pavement Engineering (CEG) (TU Delft)
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Published Date

2024

Language

English

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Faculty

Civil Engineering & Geosciences

Department

Engineering Structures

Research Group

Pavement Engineering

Abstract

Elastomer/plastic compound-modified bitumen was created by adding reactive elastomeric terpolymer (RET) to plastic-modified bitumen, made of either high-density polyethylene (HDPE) or recycled polyethylene (RPE). The rheological properties of the modified bitumen were analyzed. The results indicated that RET elastomer improved high-temperature modulus, temperature insensitivity, anti-rutting properties, elastic recovery, and shear-resistance of both HDPE and RPE-modified bitumen. A high dosage of RET had a negative impact on the cracking resistance of plastic-modified bitumen, thus it is recommended to use 1wt% for optimal results. The increased elasticity in the bitumen was attributed to the creation of a polymer network by RET.