A solution for measuring creep compliance of asphalt binders is obtained by testing samples using a spherical indenter at intermediate temperatures. The initial assumptions considered a semi-infinite medium with no ...

Modification of binders helps address common distresses in pavements by changing their essential properties. In order to further characterize the role of additives in these changes, a set of nanosilica and diatomite modified ...

The quality of Brazilian highways, generally constituted by asphalt concrete, is inadequate to the constant and heavy flow of vehicles that circulate daily. Because of this and considering that they are the main means of ...

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The aging in laboratory of asphalt mastics, which have mineral fillers, should be analyzed differently from existing procedures for asphalt binders. For samples with filler, it is suspected that the decantation of the ...

Asphalt aging is an important problem, and research on anti-aging additives has been carried out to mitigate degradation by the effect of solar radiation. Lignin was selected as an anti-aging additive because of its ...

Due to increase in heavy traffic, allied to department of transportation’s budgets restrictions, municipalities are seeking for long lasting pavements that perform better over time. Despite the increase in initial cost, ...