Effect of recycling agents on the homogeneity of high RAP binders

A. Abdelaziz, A. Epps Martin, E. Masad, E. Arámbula-Mercado, F. Kaseer

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Abstract

Increased costs of virgin asphalt pavement materials have encouraged transportation agencies to allow higher quantities of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) in their recycled asphalt mix design if performance can be maintained. Recycling agents or rejuvenators are organic materials used to reduce the stiffness and brittleness of RAP binders and make recycled mixtures less prone to cracking. Recycling agents can facilitate the use of higher quantities of RAP; however, there is limited understanding on their effect on the homogeneity of the final blend of virgin and recycled binders and recycling agent. This study utilized Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) to assess the effect of recycling agents on the homogeneity of different blends of virgin and RAP binders. AFM results revealed that the addition of recycling agents improved the homogeneity of blends at unaged and short-term aging conditions; however, this effect diminished after long-term aging.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAdvances in Materials and Pavement Performance Prediction II - Contributions to the 2nd International Conference on Advances in Materials and Pavement Performance Prediction, AM3P 2020
EditorsA. Kumar, A.T. Papagiannakis, A. Bhasin, D. Little
PublisherCRC Press/Balkema
Pages243-247
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9780367461690
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2020
Externally publishedYes
Event2nd International Conference on Advances in Materials and Pavement Performance Prediction, AM3P 2020 - San Antonio, United States
Duration: 27 May 202029 May 2020

Publication series

NameAdvances in Materials and Pavement Performance Prediction II - Contributions to the 2nd International Conference on Advances in Materials and Pavement Performance Prediction, AM3P 2020

Conference

Conference2nd International Conference on Advances in Materials and Pavement Performance Prediction, AM3P 2020
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Antonio
Period27/05/2029/05/20

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