Microscopic and Dynamic Rheological Characteristics of Crumb Rubber Modified Asphalt

A test for crumb rubber modified asphalt containing 20% crumb rubber particles（30 mesh） was performed using a scanning electron microscope（SEM）.The experimental results indicate that the crumb rubber particles are evenly distributed in the asphalt.Shear rate sweep and shear-temperature sweep tests on the crumb rubber modified asphalt at-20-80 ℃ using a dynamic shear rheology（DSR） instrument,were carried out.The tests show that the complex modulus decreases with increasing temperature;at equivalent temperature,higher load frequencies lead to a larger complex modulus,and this value increasingly decreases as the temperature increases;the phase angle increases with temperature and decreases as the load frequency increases.It can be concluded that the rutting resistance limiting temperature of crumb rubber modified asphalt is 78 ℃,and the anti-fatigue limiting temperature is 16 ℃,which shows that the asphalt has preferable rutting resistance characteristics at high temperature,as well as anti-fatigue characteristics.In addition,the complex modulus master curve at different temperatures was plotted according to the time temperature equivalence principle,which allows the study of the dynamic state behavior of crumb rubber modified asphalt at a wide range of load frequency.

Creep Characteristics of Crumb Rubber Modified Asphalt Binder

Crumb rubber modified asphalt containing 20 percent crumb rubber particles of 30 mesh has been examined by Scanning Electron Microscope （SEM） to observe the microcosmic appearance and the characteristic distribution of crumb rubber particles in asphalt. The SEM pictures reveal that the crumb rubber particles distribute evenly in the asphalt and they are compatible well with asphalt. The shear creep test of crumb rubber modified asphalt was carried out at -10 ℃ and 40 ℃ by Dynamic Shear Rheology （DSR）. The shearing deformation at different temperature and creep stiffness modulus curve at loading stage of crumb rubber modified asphalt have been measured. The stiffness modulus of crumb rubber modified asphalt is much temperature sensitive and it decays much quick at the early stage of loading than normal asphalt. The rate of decay of stiffness modulus is slow at the subsequent stage and stiffness modulus approaches to a stable value at the final stage at a higher temperature. In addition, Burgers model is suitable to describe and simulate experimental results of viscoelastic properties of the crumb rubber modified asphalt.

Laboratory investigation on effects of organic montmorillonite on performance of crumb rubber modified asphalt

In this paper,organic montmorillonite(OMMT)was added into crumb rubber modified asphalt(CRMA)to improve its high temperature performance,anti-aging performance and storage stability.The effects of different OMMT content on properties of CRMA were studied.The rutting factor obtained by dynamic shear rheological(DSR)test was adopted to evaluate the high-temperature performance.The creep stiffness and m value determined by the bending beam rheometer(BBR)test were employed to evaluate the low-temperature performance.The softening point,ductility,rutting factor before and after rolling thin film ovens test(RTFOT)and pressure aging vessel test(PAV)were compared to characterize the aging properties.Moreover,the segregation test after being reserved for 48 h and 7 d was conducted,and the softening point and rutting factor of upper and lower layers of segregation pipe were adopted to evaluate the storage stability.The results indicated that the high-temperature performance and anti-aging performance were developed with the increasing content of OMMT,while the low-temperature performance deteriorated.The storage stability was improved with the increasing content of OMMT before the content exceeded 4%,after which the storage stability declined.Taking account of all factors,it is suggested that the optimum content of OMMT is 3%−4%.

Warm asphalt rubber:A sustainable way for waste tire rubber recycling

Recycling end-of-life tire rubber as asphalt modifier is known as a sustainable paving technology with merits including enhanced pavement durability,waste tire consumption and noise reduction.However,the criticisms on the high construction emissions of asphalt rubber(AR)have limited its application.Warm mix asphalt(WMA)effectively reduces the mixing and compaction temperatures of conventional hot mix asphalt mixtures.The combination of AR and WMA,called warm asphalt rubber(WAR),is a promising paving material which achieves pavement sustainability from principles to practices.Many studies have demonstrated that WMA technologies work effectively with AR pavement in different ways,alleviating the concerns of potential higher emissions of AR by decreasing mixing and paving temperatures.A comprehensive literature review about WAR brings a better understanding of this promising paving technology.The findings of 165 publications were summarized in this review.It summarized the recent developments of WAR in various aspects,including rheological properties,mix design,mixture mechanical performance,field application,construction emission,and asphalt-rubber-WMA additive interaction.It is expected that this review is able to provide extensive information to explore further research development and application of WAR.

Performance Characterization of CR/PU Asphalt for Potential Application in Assembled Fast-Repairing Engineering

Conventional repairing methods for asphalt pavement have some inconveniences,such as insufficient strength,and are typically time-consuming.To address these issues,this study proposes a new technological method to design and prepare a high-performance assembled asphalt concrete block for fast repair of the potholes.A series of composite modified asphalt binders with 10%crumb rubber(CR)and different dosages(0%,1%,3%,5%)of polyurethane(PU)are examined to determine the optimized binder.Subsequently,the corresponding asphalt mixtures are prepared for further comparison and assessment of engineering properties,such as moistureinduced damage,high-temperature deformation,and low-temperature cracking characteristics.The test results show that PU can significantly improve the high-temperature performance and hardness of(crumb rubber modified asphalt)CRMA binder;3%PU contributes allowing the resistance of CRMA mixture to moisture-induced damage at higher levels,particularly under water whole immersion;as 3%PU is added,the high-temperature rutting deformation resistance of the CRMA mixture increases significantly,and the low-temperature anti-cracking properties are also improved slightly.Therefore,the innovatively designed high-quality assembled fast-repairing asphalt concrete block is recommended as an appropriate option for highway maintenance.

Mechanical performance of cold mix asphalt containing cup lump rubber as a sustainable bio-modifier

The road construction industry aims to contribute to the protection of already compromised environment.Cold mix asphalt(CMA)is a measure initiated by the road industry to protect the environment and preserve energy.Despite having additional benefits,CMA has attracted little attention due to its inferior performance.CMA's performance is enhanced using a sustainable binder bio-modifier,natural cup lump rubber(CLR)is one of them.This study evaluated the tensile properties,rutting,moisture susceptibility,and adhesion properties of CLR-modified CMA(CMA-CR).The tensile property was enhanced by 26%due to CLR modification.CMA-CR had excellent rutting resistance of less than 2 mm rut depth at 10,000 load cycles,showing 70%improvement compared with conventional CMA.Moisture susceptibility evaluation indicated that CMA-CR had tensile strength ratio(TSR)value of 104%,satisfying the minimum 80%requirement of AASHTO T283.It also retained more than 96%bitumen coating.The moisture damage resistance was improved by 12%and 10%in terms of TSR and stripping,respectively.The durability results revealed that the CMA-CR mixture prevented higher mass loss,representing 14%improvement compared with conventional CMA.

温拌SBS改性再生沥青混合料的路用性能研究

为研究再生SBS改性沥青混合料(RAP)掺量和温拌剂种类对温拌SBS改性再生沥青混合料的路用性能的影响,通过车辙试验、小梁弯曲试验和冻融劈裂试验分析了在RAP掺量为0,10%,30%,50%,Sasobit温拌剂掺量为3.0%和Evotherm温拌剂掺量为2.0%的温拌SBS改性再生沥青混合料的高温稳定性能、低温抗裂性能和水稳性能,并通过灰色关联度分析RAP掺量对两种温拌再生沥青混合料路用性能的影响。结果表明,RAP的掺入可以极大地改善温拌再生沥青混合料的高温性能,但不利于其低温抗裂性能和水稳定性能。不同RAP掺量的沥青混合料对各项路用性能影响程度大小排序均为:水稳定性能<低温抗裂性能<高温稳定性能。在RAP掺量为30%时,掺入Evotherm温拌剂的再生沥青混合料的高温性能、低温抗裂性能、水稳定性能优于掺入Sasobit温拌剂的再生沥青混合料。

SMC再生SBS沥青的流变性能和微观特性研究

【目的】探究新型温拌再生剂甲基苯乙烯共聚物(styreneic methyl copolymer,SMC)对老化苯乙烯系热塑性弹性体(styrene butadiene styrene,SBS)改性沥青的再生效果和再生机理。【方法】首先,在室内制备不同老化程度的沥青。然后,采用SMC再生剂对不同老化程度的SBS改性沥青进行再生。接着,对再生后的SBS改性沥青进行动态剪切流变和低温弯曲蠕变试验,以评价其流变性能。最后,开展红外光谱试验以揭示其作用机理,进行电镜扫描试验以验证SMC再生剂的再生效果。【结果】SMC再生剂会降低老化SBS改性沥青的车辙因子,降低老化SBS改性沥青的恢复率,同时会使老化SBS改性沥青的低温性能得到极大提升。SMC再生剂未与SBS改性沥青发生化学反应,两者仅为物理共混。同时,SMC再生剂能够弥补沥青因老化产生的裂缝。【结论】SMC再生剂对老化SBS改性沥青具有较好的修复效果,能够为沥青的再生提供一种新的途径。

EC130温拌剂对SBS改性沥青高温性能及抗疲劳性能的影响

作为制备沸石发泡沥青的发泡剂,EC130温拌剂释放的发泡水和残留的沸石矿物对沥青的性能有着不同的影响.为研究EC130温拌剂对SBS改性沥青高温性能和抗疲劳性能的影响,采用石灰岩矿粉、EC130沸石矿物和EC130温拌剂等3种添加物,设计了以添加物掺量为变量的单因素试验.以石灰岩矿粉为参照对象,通过温度扫描试验、多重应力蠕变恢复试验和线性振幅扫描试验,分析了EC130沸石矿物和EC130温拌剂释放的发泡水对SBS改性沥青高温性能和抗疲劳性能的影响.结果表明:同石灰岩矿粉一样,沸石发泡沥青中的EC130沸石矿物使沥青弹性增大、黏性减小,有利于抗车辙性能的提升,但不利于抗疲劳性能;沸石发泡沥青中的发泡水使其黏性增大、弹性减小,有利于抗疲劳性能的提升,但不利于抗车辙性能.

硫化橡胶沥青和脱硫橡胶沥青的性能评估

文中采用扫描电子显微镜(SEM)观察了硫化橡胶粉和脱硫橡胶粉的微观形貌.以硫化橡胶粉和脱硫橡胶粉作为改性剂制备了改性沥青,并以基质沥青作为对照组,评估了三种沥青的高温性能和低温抗裂性能.通过红外光谱分析了其改性机理.结果表明:硫化胶粉颗粒表面光滑,棱角明显,颗粒相对分散.脱硫胶粉颗粒表面粗糙,颗粒有团聚现象.硫化胶粉改性沥青的粘度最大,脱硫胶粉改性沥青粘度次之,基质沥青的粘度最小.胶粉脱硫可以降低沥青的温度敏感度.硫化胶粉的高温抗车辙性能和低温抗裂性能均优于脱硫胶粉改性沥青.硫化胶粉改性沥青和脱硫胶粉改性沥青其主要以物理混溶为主.

短期老化对温拌橡胶沥青路用性能的影响

为了研究短期老化对温拌橡胶沥青路用性能的影响,首先利用质量损失实验对其老化前后组成成分的质量变化进行初步的评估与分析;采用针入度、软化点、动态剪切流变实验对旋转薄膜烘箱短期老化前后橡胶沥青材料路用性能的差异性进行比较,同时借助凝胶渗透色谱对作用机制进行分析与验证。研究表明:虽然老化前后橡胶沥青的路用性能稍微减弱,但改性作用仍然在可接受范围内,且均比普通基质沥青高出很多;虽然液态降黏减阻剂本身平均分子质量较小,在短期老化过程中容易蒸发,但这种作用保护了基质沥青当中的轻质组分,有效地减缓了老化进程,温拌橡胶沥青较普通橡胶沥青和基质沥青具有更好的抗老化性能。

不同制备工艺的温拌橡胶沥青性能

为了研究不同制备工艺的温拌橡胶沥青性能差异,分析温拌橡胶最佳的制备工艺,分别制备了3种不同制备工艺的温拌橡胶沥青,包括:先制备橡胶沥青,再与温拌剂混合;先混合温拌剂与橡胶颗粒,再制备温拌橡胶沥青;制备橡胶沥青过程中加入温拌剂。通过开展不同制备工艺的温拌橡胶沥青针入度试验、软化点试验、流变试验与红外光谱试验,分析不同制备工艺的温拌橡胶沥青针入度、软化点、车辙因子、相位角、疲劳因子、劲度模量与化学组成的指标差异,研究温拌剂以及不同制备工艺对橡胶沥青性能的影响。同时,采用不同制备工艺的温拌橡胶沥青进行沥青混合料试件成型,研究适宜的击实温度及路用性能,包括高温稳定性、低温抗裂性与水稳定性。结果表明:温拌剂的掺入将导致橡胶沥青针入度增大,软化点减小,抗车辙性能下降,但不会对橡胶沥青的低温抗裂性与抗疲劳性能产生影响;温拌剂可有效降低混合料的击实温度,不会对橡胶沥青混合料的低温抗裂性与水稳定性产生影响,但其将导致混合料的抗车辙性能下降;提前混合温拌剂与橡胶颗粒的制备工艺可以增加橡胶颗粒与沥青的溶合效应,将温拌剂对橡胶沥青抗车辙性能的影响减少到最低,同时可以降低橡胶沥青与橡胶沥青混合料的生产温度,在3种不同制备工艺中具有明显的优势。

温拌LDHs改性沥青混合料抗紫外老化性能及应用研究

采用层状双金属氢氧化物(LDHs)作为抗紫外添加剂,温拌剂作为降黏添加剂,制备了一种新型抗紫外沥青混合料。通过透射电子显微镜研究了LDHs的晶体稳定性,同时通过黏度试验研究了温拌剂的降黏效果,再通过物理性能试验、车辙试验、水稳定性试验研究了LDHs的最佳掺量及温拌LDHs改性沥青混合料的抗紫外老化性能,最后铺筑温拌LDHs改性沥青混合料试验段,对试验路用性能进行评价。结果表明:在170℃下,LDHs具有良好的晶体稳定性,温拌剂能显著降低LDHs改性沥青的黏度,LDHs能够有效提高温拌沥青混合料的抗紫外性能和力学性能,推荐实体工程中掺加LDHs质量与沥青质量之比为0.03。

BMH型温拌剂对废塑/SBS复合改性沥青疲劳性能的影响

借助动态剪切流变仪(DSR)温度扫描试验、时间扫描试验、线性振幅扫描试验以及红外试验对废塑/热塑性丁苯橡胶(SBS)复合改性沥青的抗疲劳性能进行了分析。结果显示:路陆邦(BMH)型温拌剂可以降低废塑/SBS改性沥青的疲劳因子,降低耗散能,提高抗疲劳性能,且以1.2%(质量分数,下同)的掺量表现最佳。归一化动态模量衰减至初始模量50%的指标值(N_(f50))和刚度比(S)×循环加载次数(N)均可以用来表征温拌废塑/SBS复合改性沥青的疲劳寿命,通过S×N指标来表征的疲劳寿命总体上低于N_(f50),1.2%掺量改善抗疲劳性能最优,1.4%掺量改善效果不升反降。BMH型温拌剂对于老化后沥青试样疲劳性能的改善效果更明显;无论是老化还是未老化的沥青试样,温拌剂的改善效果在高应变水平环境中更为突出;抗疲劳性能以1.2%掺量BMH型温拌剂样品最优。BMH型温拌剂能够通过降低羰基及亚砜基含量来提高沥青抗疲劳性能,对老化后的沥青提升效果更明显,这与线性振幅扫描试验结果一致。

轻度解交联橡胶粉干法改性SMA13性能研究

通过沥青混合料车辙试验、小梁弯曲试验、冻融劈裂及浸水马歇尔试验,研究了不同掺量轻度解交联橡胶粉(LDCR)对干法改性SMA13高温性能、低温性能与水稳定性的影响。结果表明,掺入LDCR提高了SMA13的高温性能,尤其当掺量≥2%时,混合料的动稳定度超过4.5%SBS改性SMA13(对照组);2%掺量的LDCR干法改性SMA13低温抗裂性最优;总体上LDCR干法改性SMA13的水稳定性低于对照组。综合考虑,LDCR的最佳掺量为2%,与对照组相比,可降低材料成本约5%。

废旧胶粉/SBS复合改性沥青高温抗车辙性能研究

为提升沥青结合料的高温抗车辙性能,本研究使用CR和SBS两种聚合物对基质沥青进行复合改性。首先,基于常规的沥青性能试验(针入度、软化点和延度试验),对不同掺量下的CR和SBS单一聚合物改性沥青进行高-低温性能研究;继而,利用常规性能试验研究CR掺量对废旧胶粉/SBS复合改性沥青性能的影响,其中SBS掺量固定为2%,仅改变复合改性沥青中CR的掺量;最后,基于动态流动剪切仪(Dynamic Shear Rheometer,DSR)对废旧胶粉/SBS复合改性沥青进行多应力蠕变松弛(Multiple Stress Creep and Recovery,MSCR)试验,利用不可恢复蠕变柔量(Jnr)和应变恢复率(R)两个指标进一步研究废旧胶粉/SBS复合改性沥青高温抗车辙性能。结果表明,2%SBS和12%CR复合改性沥青的抗车辙性能优异,甚至优于SBS掺量为4.5%的SBS改性沥青。

Asphaltan A~温拌剂对橡胶沥青微观特性的影响研究

对基质沥青、橡胶沥青以及添加Asphahan A温拌橡胶沥青进行四组分试验和差热试验（DSC）分析，通过微观尺度研究温拌橡胶沥青的改性机理，试验结果表明，Asphahan A加入橡胶沥青之后，对橡胶沥青化学组分的影响主要体现在它使得橡胶沥青中饱和分含量的增加，沥青质含量的减少；由差热试验分析可知，Asphaltan A与橡胶沥青并没有发生复杂化学反应，它的加入引起了橡胶沥青中各组分吸热峰的改变，主要是对吸热峰的面积的改变，且与组分试验能相互对照。

橡胶改性沥青混合料的降噪性能研究

为研究橡胶改性沥青混合料参数与降噪效果的关系,文中通过室内轮胎自由下落法,研究沥青用量、胶粉掺量、4.75 mm筛孔通过率对橡胶改性沥青降噪性能的影响,并确定各参数的推荐范围,结果表明:①随着沥青用量、胶粉掺量的增大,混合料降噪性能提升,振动衰减系数增加,胎-路振动噪声减小;②随着4.75 mm关键筛孔通过率的减小,混合料降噪性能提升,表面构造深度增大,胎-路泵吸噪声减小;③结合基本路用试验及降噪试验结果,确定橡胶改性沥青混合料参数的推荐范围为:沥青用量6.2%~6.9%、胶粉掺量19%~23.4%、4.75 mm筛孔通过率28.1%~30.5%。

物理硬化下橡胶复合改性沥青低温抗裂性能研究

由于研究寒冷地区橡胶复合改性沥青(CRMA)材料物理硬化前、后低温抗裂性能的变化规律对提升寒区公路工程质量具有重要意义,所以采用单边切口弯曲梁(SENB)试验研究了物理硬化作用对CRMA低温抗裂性能的影响机制,即试验前将沥青小梁试样分别在-12、-18、-24℃的无水乙醇溶液中恒温1、12、24、36、48 h来模拟沥青不同程度的物理硬化。研究结果表明:改性沥青恒温24 h后低温抗裂性能下降速度逐渐平缓,物理硬化程度趋于饱和;改性沥青物理硬化程度随温度的降低呈正态分布,而不是温度越低,物理硬化程度就越严重;-18℃时,改性沥青的物理硬化程度最大;SBS改性沥青(SBSMA)的抗物理硬化能力优于CRMA,但物理硬化前后CRMA的低温抗裂性能均远优于SBSMA,更加适用于寒冷地区公路工程。因此推荐采用基于SENB试验恒温24 h后的断裂能指标来表征寒区改性沥青材料的低温抗裂性能。

温拌再生SBS改性沥青在道路工程中的应用

为探究不同温拌剂掺量与再生剂掺量对温拌再生SBS改性沥青的性能影响并得到最优配比,采用正交实验法,以温拌剂、SBS改性沥青、再生剂的掺量作为影响因素,以沥青的黏附功、剥落功、135℃布氏旋转黏度以及64℃车辙因子G^(*)/sinδ为评价指标,建立因素水平影响趋势图,探讨3种添加剂掺量对沥青技术指标的影响规律,并优选出温拌再生SBS改性沥青的最佳掺量。结果表明:最佳外掺质量分数温拌剂为4.5%、再生剂为20%、新SBS改性沥青为40%。