Performance of Asphalt Mixtures Modified with Desulfurized Rubber and Rock Asphalt Composites

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Title: Performance of Asphalt Mixtures Modified with Desulfurized Rubber and Rock Asphalt Composites
Authors: Shengjia Xie, Zhiqiang Cheng, Yue Zhou, Yadong Cao, Tao Wang, Zhiqiang Zhang, Yiqing Dai, Weihao Zhang
Source: Buildings, Vol 14, Iss 9, p 3026 (2024)
Publisher Information: MDPI AG, 2024.
Publication Year: 2024
Collection: LCC:Building construction
Subject Terms: rock asphalt, desulfurized rubber particles, high temperature anti-rutting performance, fatigue performance, Building construction, TH1-9745
More Details: This study explores the performance of asphalt mixtures modified with North American rock asphalt and desulfurized rubber particles at varying rubber-to-asphalt ratios ranging from 18% to 36% by weight. A comprehensive set of laboratory tests, including high-temperature rutting tests, low-temperature bending tests, indirect tensile tests, and freeze–thaw splitting tests, were conducted to evaluate the modified mixtures. The results indicate that both wet and dry blending methods produce mixtures that meet technical requirements, with the optimal asphalt-to-aggregate ratio determined to be 7.1%. At a rubber-to-asphalt ratio of 18%, the wet blending method slightly improves high-temperature rutting resistance compared to the dry method. However, an increase in rubber content generally enhances rutting resistance regardless of the blending technique. The wet blending method excels in low-temperature crack resistance, possibly due to better rubber dispersion, while an increase in rubber content diminishes crack resistance due to a thinning asphalt film. In terms of fatigue performance, the dry blending method results in significantly longer fatigue life, with a 27% rubber-to-asphalt ratio exhibiting optimal balance. The dry method consistently outperforms the wet method in water stability, and the resistance to water damage increases with rubber content. In conclusion, this study provides valuable insights into optimizing rubber-to-asphalt ratios and blending methods for various application needs, showcasing the benefits of rock asphalt and desulfurized rubber particles in asphalt modification.
Document Type: article
File Description: electronic resource
Language: English
ISSN: 2075-5309
Relation: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/14/9/3026; https://doaj.org/toc/2075-5309
DOI: 10.3390/buildings14093026
Access URL: https://doaj.org/article/aff3665865c6408b96ea9b7ce368678f
Accession Number: edsdoj.ff3665865c6408b96ea9b7ce368678f
Database: Directory of Open Access Journals
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ISSN:20755309
DOI:10.3390/buildings14093026
Published in:Buildings
Language:English