Modification of bituminous binders for guss asphalt

Abstract

Over the past few years, the research of the use of cast asphalt concrete mixtures in the upper layers of the coating of bridge structures has been actively carried out. The experience gained allows us to conclude that one of the most common effective ways to improve the durability and thermal stability of cast asphalt concrete pavements is the use of modified bituminous binders. The modified bitumen part of cast asphalt concrete acts as a medium capable of initiating the «self-healing» of the composite, independently eliminating structural defects. This study aims to research the rheological characteristics of modified bituminous binders. Bitumen grade BND 50/70 was used as a raw material in the study; the following types of additives were used as its modifiers: rubber modifier (RM), EVATHERM and SBS. The optimal concentrations of the proposed additives for modification allowing to achieve the effect of structuring the mastic component of cast asphalt concrete with insignificant increases in the temperatures of mixing and compaction of mixtures based on them have been revealed.

Keywords

• modified bitumen
• self-restoration
• guss asphalt