Abstract
The nature of the interaction process between asphalt cement and crumb rubber modifier (CRM) has not been fully understood. Two main types of mechanisms that affect the produced binder properties are reported: particle swelling and degradation (devulcanization and depolymerization). These mechanisms occur as the binder is subjected to different combinations of interaction time and temperature. Insight into the mechanisms by which the interaction between the two materials takes place through monitoring the changes in the rheological parameters of the binder is provided. The effects of the interaction process variables, time and temperature, are explained. The effect of CRM properties, including particle size and material source, is also discussed.
Recommended Citation
M. Abdelrahman and S. Carpenter, "Mechanism of Interaction of Asphalt Cement with Crumb Rubber Modifier," Transportation Research Record, no. 1661, pp. 106 - 113, National Research Council (U.S.), Jan 1999.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.3141/1661-15
Department(s)
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
0361-1981
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Final Version
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 1999 National Research Council (U.S.), All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Jan 1999
