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Additives in Asphalt

Abstract

Key Words:

Koch Materials Co., Wichita KS

Research Consultants, Houston TX
Texas A&M University, College Station TX
National Center for Asphalt Technology, Auburn University AL
The oral presentation was made by Dr. Gayle King
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Reasons to an asphalt binder

Selection and
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Polymer Modification

and Historical Perspective

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Types of Polymers
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compatible
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Elastomers

be
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tomers
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Polymer Identification
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Asphalt Compatibility

asphalts

during storage. (4)

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(37).

Physical Properties of Polymer Asphalt Binders

Conventional Testing

(40).
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Binder Test Procedures Specific to Polymer Modification

elastic

Performance Based Testing Including Superpave

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the most
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Impact on Laboratory Mixture Properties

Production and Placement Guidelines

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Paving Applications for Polymers

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Field Performance Research Field Trials with Polymer

Asphalts

unmodified asphalt binders in hot mix asphalt and in emulsions

(86).

Asphalt-Rubber

Introduction
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Wet Process
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released

have
materials

Dry Process

binder
a
rubber

asphalt

and the lack

of
methods

Rubber Reaction
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Comparative Costs

Environmental Considerations
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Current Efforts

and development of suitable performance based

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Asphalt Modification through Processing

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be

be
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Air Blowing/Air Oxidation

to be indicative of better temperature susceptibility, the use of highly

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Metal-Complexes and Inorganic Catalysts

(104)
the long

Acid Treatment

Caustic Washing

Chemical Modifiers
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Gelling Agents and

Reactions

Oils and Agents

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industry

Bituminous Extenders

Fillers and Fibers

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(4)
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Summary
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