Specifications in the U.S., Europe, and elsewhere in the world are increasingly dependent upon basic principles of rheology and the application of advanced computer techniques. An understanding of these principles is essential for those developing and applying specifications, developers and producers of new and enhanced binders, and researchers in academia and industry. The purpose of the Rheobit™ workshop is to introduce the basic principles of rheology as they apply to asphalt binders, introduce measurement principles and analytical concepts, and provide a hands-on experience in the laboratory that is closely integrated with classroom work.
Topics include:
- Introduction to rheology and basic principles
- Rheology of asphalt binders and physical property testing
- Hands-on laboratory sessions
- Handling of binders in the laboratory
- Analysis and interpretation of laboratory data
- Errors in rheological measurements
- Use of rheological data in specifications in the U.S., Europe and the rest of the world
- Rheology and relationship to performance
- Current research activities
- Future directions and needs
Instructors: Geoff Rowe, Wes Cooper, Mike Anderson
