Properties of Rejuvenated RAPs from Stone Mastic Asphalt

Abstract:

Recycling asphalt pavement creates a cycle of reusing materials that optimizes the use of natural resources. Reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) is a useful alternative to virgin materials because it reduces the need to use virgin aggregate. This paper is concerned with the current issue of using RAP in Stone Mastic Asphalt (SMA). SMA is a wearing course, which is especially stable and durable. It describes the effects of application of rejuvenators on properties of asphalt binders. These rejuvenation additives restore the physical and chemical properties of aged binders. In addition, the aged asphalt binder with rejuvenators applied was subjected to a short-term laboratory aging using the RTFOT (Rolling Thin Film Oven Test). To assess the binder properties, both the standard empirical tests and more advanced functional tests (dynamic shear rheometer and bending beam rheometer) have been performed. Last part of the paper provides an evaluation of the individual rejuvenation additives. Based on the results it can be concluded that a positive change in properties of aged asphalt binder obtained from a modified RAP (from SMA) after applying all the rejuvenators has been proven. The effect of the rejuvenators during the manufacturing process and laying has been verified.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 863)
• Pages: 129-134
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.863.129
• Online since: February 2017
• Authors: Petr Hyzl*, Iva Krcmova, Pavla Nekulova, Ondrej Dasek, Pavel Coufalik
• Keywords: Ageing, Bitumen, DSR, Dynamic Shear Rheometer, RAP, Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement, RTFOT, SMA, Stone Mastic Asphalt

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