Asphalt, also referred to as bitumen, is a versatile material that plays a vital role in modern infrastructure. It is a sticky, black, and highly viscous semi-solid form of petroleum, obtained from the refining of crude oil. Asphalt is characterized by its thermoplastic properties, which allow it to be heated and molded into various forms at elevated temperatures, making it a preferred choice for a wide range of applications. This material is the glue that binds our infrastructure together, providing strength, durability, and flexibility.
Asphalt Binder
- AI Lab Corner – Determining a Critical Cracking Temperature for Asphalt Binders
- All Users of Asphalt Products – Binder Specifications Change with Implementation of SHRP
- Binder ETG White Paper – PG Grade Selection – Adjusting T(high) For Traffic
- Effects of Amine-Based Anti-Strip Additives on the Performance Grade of Asphalt Binders
- FHWA Binder ETG Low Temperature Task Force Final Report
- Guidance on AASHTO M320 Specification Limit for Rotational Viscosity
- Modified Binders and Superpave Plus Specifications
- MSCR Information
- Procedure for Resolving Differences in Asphalt Binder Testing
- Superpave Binders
- Use of Solubility in Standard Specifications for Asphalt Binders
Asphalt Modifications
- Plastics in Asphalt
- Polyphosphoric Acid Modification of Asphalt
- Re-refined Engine Oil Bottom
- Warm-Mix Asphalt
