Susceptibility of Asphalt Binders to Rutting: Literature Review
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Abstract
This paper presents a literature review covering the most used parameters and rheological properties for the characterization of the rutting resistance of asphalt cements (AC), or binders. They include the original Superpave parameter and the nonrecoverable compliance obtained in the multiple stress creep and recovery (MSCR) test. To draw typical examples of the differences between the rutting performances of binders as a function of the specification criterion, a -penetration grade AC was modified with crumb rubber (), low-density polyethylene (PE), and linear styrene-butadiene-styrene copolymer (SBS) such that the high PG grade is the same (76-xx) for all the formulations. The rankings of binders from the less to the most susceptible material to rutting showed some similarities for the selected parameters. However, the MSCR test was able to underline marked differences in the rheological responses of the formulations that could not be directly observed for the other procedures, as well as the stress sensitivity of the . Thus, the MSCR test was recommended as the best protocol for analyzing the rutting potential of binders.
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Acknowledgments
The authors sincerely thank the Research Agency of the Sao Paulo State (FAPESP, Brazil) for providing a doctorate scholarship to the first author (FAPESP Process Number 2013/20483-6) and releasing financial funds to the second author (FAPESP Process Number 2006/55835-6).
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Received: Feb 20, 2014
Accepted: Apr 22, 2015
Published online: Aug 26, 2015
Discussion open until: Jan 26, 2016
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