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Moisture Sensitivity of Modified Asphalt Binders: Factors Influencing Bond Strength
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01044171

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Abstract:

Bond strength is a critical parameter in evaluating a binder’s ability to resist moisture-induced damage. The influence of polymer modification, moisture conditioning, and long-term aging on the bond strength of asphalt binders was measured by means of the modified pull-off test method previously developed to evaluate moisture sensitivity of asphalt binders using the pneumatic adhesion tensile testing instrument (PATTI). The pull-off test is able to distinguish between binders with the same performance grade but different chemical properties due to modification. However, the exact effect of modification on bond strength cannot be determined without consideration of the binder’s physical properties. Moisture conditioning was the most influential factor on bond strength. Long-term laboratory aging increased cohesive strength of asphalt binders. However, aging combined with moisture conditioning decreased adhesive strength of binders. Comparisons of binder resistance to permanent deformation with pull-off tensile strength highlight the need for a test method that measures adhesive properties, namely, bond strength, of asphalt binder and mastics. Finally, recommendations are provided to improve the ability of the pull-off test method to determine bond strength.

Monograph Accession #:

01082316

Language:

English

Authors:

Copeland, Audrey R
Youtcheff Jr, John S
Shenoy, Aroon

Pagination:

pp 18-28

Publication Date:

2007

Serial:

Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board

Issue Number: 1998
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
ISSN: 0361-1981

ISBN:

9780309104241

Media Type:

Print

Features:

Figures (5) ; References (12) ; Tables (8)

Subject Areas:

Highways; Materials; I31: Bituminous Binders and Materials

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TRIS, TRB, ATRI

Created Date:

Feb 8 2007 7:53PM

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