Physical characterization of asphalt due to weathering using Scanning Electron Microscope

Authors

  • Syed Mansoor Haider Department of Transportation Engineering and Management, University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore
  • Ezad Hameed Department of Transportation Engineering and Management, University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore
  • Dr. Ammad Hassan Khan Department of Transportation Engineering and Management, University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore
  • Dr. Sadia Tabassum Department of Transportation Engineering and Management, University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore
  • Dr. Zia-ur-Rehman Department of Transportation Engineering and Management, University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore

Keywords:

Scanning Electron Microscope, Aging, Reclaimed Asphalt Pavements, Asphalt Mix properties, Bitumen, Microstructure, Federal Highway Administration

Abstract

The main objective of this study is to analyze physical characterization of recovered asphalt binder. Initially, job
mix formula was prepared and was laid at site near Wazirabad bypass, Pakistan in 2016. The asphalt core samples were
extracted after three years from the same site so that extracted bitumen properties can be compared with virgin bitumen
properties. The feasibility of recovered bitumen for the use in flexible pavement was tested according to AASHTO M-20
standardsand SEM analysis. The results indicated a slight decrease in ductility, durability and overall strength of bitumen
with varied angularity of threads.

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Published

2020-02-25

How to Cite

Syed Mansoor Haider, Ezad Hameed, Dr. Ammad Hassan Khan, Dr. Sadia Tabassum, & Dr. Zia-ur-Rehman. (2020). Physical characterization of asphalt due to weathering using Scanning Electron Microscope. International Journal of Advance Engineering and Research Development (IJAERD), 7(2), 1–10. Retrieved from https://ijaerd.org/index.php/IJAERD/article/view/4553

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 2 (2020): Volume: 07, Issue: 02 - February, 2020

Section

Articles