Effect of pretreated cow dung fiber on rheological and fatigue properties of asphalt binder

Cow dung waste has caused severe environmental pollution and public health issues in China. In this study, the cow dung residues were used as a cheap renewable fiber to modify asphalt binder, providing a new solution for the proper disposal of cow dung waste. Three cow dung fibers with two lengths were prepared using different treatments,...

Sbs modified bitumen with organic layered double hydroxides: Compatibility and aging effects on rheological properties

SBS-modified bitumen (SMB) is susceptible to aging, which seriously influences its service performance and life. In order to strengthen the anti-aging ability of SMB, triethoxyvinylsilane was designed to organically modify layered double hydroxides (LDHs) and was applied to modify SMB. The dispersibility and storage stability of LDHs in SMB...

Influence of anti-ageing compounds on rheological properties of bitumen

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of different anti-ageing compounds (AACs) on the oxidative stability, rheological and mechanical properties of bitumen. Modified bitumen samples containing six different AAC combinations, with five samples containing Irganox acid (3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydoxyphenylpropionic acid), a hindered...

Investigations of mixing technique on the rheological properties of self-compacting concrete

Rheological properties are of significant importance in successful placement and performance of self-compacting concrete (SCC). In this work, the rheological properties of SCC, combined with a powder-viscosity modifying admixture, were investigated based on a series of experimental studies. The modified Bingham model was applied to determine...