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Abstract This research was performed to investigate the effect of nano-silica on the asphalt binder performance grade, rutting, and fatigue. The rutting and fatigue performance was tested by Multiple Stress… Click to show full abstract
Abstract This research was performed to investigate the effect of nano-silica on the asphalt binder performance grade, rutting, and fatigue. The rutting and fatigue performance was tested by Multiple Stress Creep and Recover (MSCR) and time sweep test. The low-temperature cracking was tested by Bending Beam Rheometer test (BBR). The results showed the good performance of nano-silica in high and intermediate temperatures. The results of MSCR test show better performance in rutting and recovery as a result of the elastomeric property of nano-silica even in high temperatures. Nano-silica had a negative effect on the low performance grade of asphalt binder. The addition of nano-silica to asphalt binder increased the fatigue life up to 2.8 times. The Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) analysis was used for chemical analysis.
Journal Title: Petroleum Science and Technology
Year Published: 2019
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