Characterization of nanoscale cracking at the interface between virgin and aged asphalt binders based on molecular dynamics simulations

Low-temperature cracking is a major concern to improve the utilization of recycled asphalt mixture (RAM). A mechanism by which the crack propagates can provide a basis for advanced technological mitigation. Microcrack formations in the interfacial proximity of the virgin and aged binders have been identified from electron microscopy tests....

Investigating the High- And Low-Temperature Performance of Warm Crumb Rubber-Modified Bituminous Binders Using Rheological Tests

Rubberized asphaltic materials have been frequently combined with warm-mix asphalt technologies to tackle the issues of high energy consumptions and emissions during construction. Effective and accurate characterization of binder properties is conducive to the improvement of long-term pavement performance. The current study aims to quantify...