EFFECT OF STYRENE-BUTADIENE ON RHEOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF ASPHALT EMULSION

2015 ◽  
Vol 77 (23) ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Naqiuddin M. Warid ◽  
Mohd Rosli Hainin ◽  
Haryati Yaacob ◽  
Md. Maniruzzaman A. Aziz ◽  
Mohd Khairul Idham ◽  
...  

One of the main issues with cold mix asphalt (CMA) mixtures is having poor abrasion resistance with low cohesion, longer curing time and low elasticity. SBR is used to improve the rheological properties of the asphalt emulsion. This paper evaluates the effect of using different percentages of SBR in unaged slow-setting emulsion (SS-1K) in CMA. These modified emulsions were blended at various percentages, i.e. 2%, 4%, 6%, 8% and 10% of the weight of asphalt emulsion. The investigation focused on the rheological aspect which correlates the properties of unaged modified asphalt emulsion with its performance. Dynamic Shear Rheometer test (DSR) was used to measure the parameters of complex shear modulus, G* and phase angle, δ of the asphalt samples. Based on the results, it shows that by adding SBR in the asphalt emulsion improve the rutting resistance. From the isochronal curve, the complex modulus, G* of the modified emulsions was found higher than the unmodified emulsion. The modified emulsions show signs of improvement in binder properties in terms of elastic deformation and viscosity reduction. Therefore, it can be concluded that the SBR could improve the performance of the asphalt emulsion used in CMA.

2016 ◽  
Vol 78 (7-2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Haryati Yaacob ◽  
Moazzam Ali Mughal ◽  
Ramadhansyah Putra Jaya ◽  
Mohd Rosli Hainin ◽  
Dewi Sri Jayanti ◽  
...  

The study investigates the rheological properties of bitumen of 60-70 penetration grade modified with Styrene Butadiene Rubber (SBR). SBR is an elastomer which is an important sort of synthetic rubber. It is a copolymer whose molecular structure primarily consists of organic compound styrene and butadiene chain. Bitumen is visco-elastic in nature. The rate of load application and temperature has a great influence on its performance. Various fundamental properties of bitumen were evaluated, namely complex shear modulus (G*), short-term ageing, long-term ageing, viscosity, penetration and softening point by using Dynamic Shear Rheometer (DSR), Rolling Thin Film Oven Test (RTFOT), Pressure Aging Vessel (PAV), Rotational Viscometer (RV), Penetrometer and Ring and Ball Test, respectively. The binders were mixed with varying percentage of SBR i.e. 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5% by the weight of bitumen binder. The use of SBR has played an active role in improving the viscoelastic properties of bitumen. The use of SBR modifier changes the rheological behavior of bitumen by increasing its complex shear modulus (G*) and the resistance of mixture against permanent deformation (rutting). It was also found that increasing the content of SBR led to the increase in viscosity of modified bitumen, which helps in elevating the mixing and compaction temperature of asphalt mixtures.


2013 ◽  
Vol 723 ◽  
pp. 312-319 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wynand JvdM Steyn ◽  
Tanya E. Bosman ◽  
Samantha Galle ◽  
Jacques van Heerden

The aim of this paper is to investigate the rheological properties of Multi-Walled Carbon NanoTube (MWCNT) enhanced bitumen. The rheological properties of bitumen samples with a range of MWCNT applications are evaluated. The shear complex modulus of the samples increased after ageing, and also increased as the percentage of MWCNTs increased. The viscous component of the complex shear modulus was found to be dominant at higher temperatures, but as the concentration of MWCNTs increased, it was found that the elastic portion started to dominate at higher temperatures. At higher temperatures a change in the phase angle was found, with increased concentrations of MWCNTs causing a decrease in δ, representing a more plastic sample. It is shown that addition of MWCNTs as a modifier did not increase the cracking resistance of the bitumen. Thus, if fatigue cracking is of concern in a certain area it is not recommended to use MWCNTs as a modifier. As the quantity of MWCNTs increased, the temperature at which rutting would start to occur, increased.


2014 ◽  
Vol 599 ◽  
pp. 244-247 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qun Shan Ye ◽  
Chang Jian Ye ◽  
Zhi Lin Sun

Viscosity test, dynamic shear test, dynamic modulus test and creep test were conducted to investigate the rheological properties of high modulus asphalt and its mixture. Test results indicated that the viscosity of hard grade asphalt could be increased when compared with the ordinary asphalt, especially at high temperatures. The complex shear modulus and dynamic modulus of hard-grade asphalt binder and its mixture were increased, which implied that the stiffness of them was enhanced. Furthermore, the elastically portions for viscoelastic property of asphalt binders were increased, which resulted in the reduction of phase angle for hard grade asphalt binders and mixtures. The rutting parameter for hard-grade asphalt mixture was increased remarkably, which revealed that the resistance to permanent deformation could be significantly improved for hard grade asphalt mixture.


Coatings ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 352 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jianhua Yang ◽  
Zhengqi Zhang ◽  
Ying Fang ◽  
Yaofei Luo

Neat asphalt emulsions have poor physicochemical properties. In order to endow neat asphalt emulsions with excellent physicochemical properties and broaden their application as pavement, this study adopted the composite modification method using waterborne epoxy resin (WER) and styrene–butadiene rubber (SBR) latex. Firstly, a waterborne-epoxy–SBR composite modified asphalt emulsions (WESAEs) with different amounts of WER were prepared, and the storage stability, workability, and residual properties were characterized with a series of tests. Then, the performance of the WESAEs was comprehensively evaluated by multiobjective gray target decision-making method, through which the optimal amount of WER in WESAE was determined. Lastly, the modification mechanism of WER was revealed by Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy test. The results show that the incorporation of WER improves the high-temperature performance, thermal stability, rheological property, and adhesion of the SBR modified asphalt emulsion (SBRAE) residues. However, an excessive amount of WER will adversely affect the storage stability, particle distribution uniformity, and workability of the WESAE binder. The WESAE with 3% WER showed the best comprehensive performance; thus, the optimal amount of WER is 3% of the weight of the WESAE. Additionally, modification of the SBRAE by WER is a physical blending process, meaning no chemical reaction occurs in the blending process.


2020 ◽  
Vol 103 (4) ◽  
pp. 003685042095987
Author(s):  
Ghazi G Al-Khateeb ◽  
Waleed Zeiada ◽  
Mohammed Ismail ◽  
Ahmad Shabib ◽  
Adel Tayara

Major distresses such as rutting, fatigue, and thermal cracking are facing asphalt pavement structures due to continuous heavy traffic loading and climate change. The modification of asphalt binders (one of the main components of the asphalt paving mix) has the potential to mitigate distresses through using different additives. Polymer modified asphalt (PMA) binders showed a noticeable resistance to pavement distresses as reported in previous studies. The present study aims to evaluate the effect of polymer modification on the rheological properties of asphalt binders through laboratory tests. The polymers included styrene-butadiene-styrene (SBS) and epolene emulsifiable (EE2) types. The 60/70 binder was used as a control for comparison. The Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design Guide (MEPDG) was also utilized to simulate the effect of PMA binders on the rheological properties under different climatic conditions and structural capacities. Additionally, the MEPDG was further utilized to compare the effect of asphalt binders on rheological properties using four different binder input levels. Findings of the study showed that laboratory tests experienced varying outcomes regarding the most efficient asphalt binder by means of distresses resistance. However, the MEPDG evaluation showed that the overall ranking of asphalt binders positively impacting the rheological properties was as following: (1) 4.5% EE2 PMA, (2) 4% EE2 PMA, (3) 60/70 binder, (4) 5% SBS PMA, and (5) 4% SBS PMA binders. Furthermore, statistical analysis illustrated that the effect of using different binder input levels on the performance of pavement varied relatively to the evaluated distresses. The analysis showed that using different binder input levels would affect, to a certain extent, the asphalt binder influence on rheological properties only when evaluating rutting and fatigue distresses. Therefore, it is recommended that precise asphalt binder inputs, that is, shear complex modulus (G*) and phase angle (δ) are used when designing pavement structures in regions with hot and mild climate conditions.


2015 ◽  
Vol 75 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
Md. Maniruzzaman A. Aziz ◽  
Ahmed Wsoo Hamad ◽  
Abdulmalik Musa Maleka ◽  
Fauzan Mohd Jakarni

This paper dealt with the viscoelastic behavior of Cellulose Oil Palm Fiber (COPF) modified 60-70 penetration grade asphalt binder for the deterioration of roads. The main objective of this study was to investigate the effect of various COPF contents on the physical and the rheological properties of penetration grade 60-70 asphalt binder. Laboratory tests performed comprised of viscosity, penetration, softening point, short & long term ageing, as well as complex shear modulus (G*).  The COPF was blended in 0.2, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8, and 1.0% by weight of asphalt binder, including 0% as control. The COPF modified asphalt binder showed an increasing viscosity and softening point with the increase of COPF content, whereas the penetration decreased as the COPF was increased for the binder. The complex shear modulus (G*), rutting factor (G*/sin δ), and fatigue factor (G*sin δ) showed significant improvement for the modified samples compared to the unmodified samples. The results indicated that the COPF modified asphalt binder had high potential to resist permanent (rutting) deformation and fatigue cracking than the unmodified sample. 


Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (19) ◽  
pp. 5715
Author(s):  
Bangwei Wu ◽  
Chufan Luo ◽  
Zhaohui Pei ◽  
Chuangchuang Chen ◽  
Ji Xia ◽  
...  

A wide variety of polymer additives have been widely used in recent years. However, the effect of different polymer additives on the durability of asphalt binders has not been investigated thoroughly. To evaluate the aging property of styrene-butadiene-styrene (SBS) asphalt binder with different polymer additives, three polymer modifiers, namely high modulus modifier (HMM), anti-rutting agent (ARA), and high viscosity modifier (HVM), were added to it. First, the Thin Film Over Test (TFOT) and Pressure Aging Vessel (PAV) was performed on the asphalt binders. The rheological properties of the four asphalt binders before and after aging were then checked by the Dynamic Shear Rheometer Test (DSR). The chemical compositions of the asphalt binders were determined by the Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer (FTIR) test. Several aging indicators were adopted to reflect the aging degree of the asphalt binders. The results show that when polymer additives are added to the SBS asphalt binder, the complex modulus, storage modulus, loss modulus, and rutting factor substantially increase and the phase angle decreases. All the test parameters become higher after aging. The phase angle of the SBS asphalt binder is the highest at both unaged and aged states, while its other parameters values are the smallest. Moreover, the Carbonyl Aging Indicator (CAI) of SBS with polymer additives becomes lower under both TFOT and PAV conditions, indicating that polymer additives can improve the aging resistance of SBS asphalt, of which HVM modifies the aging resistance best. Complex Modulus Aging Indicator (CMAI) and Storage Modulus Aging Indicator (SMAI) have the best correlation coefficients with CAI, and the two aging indicators can be used to predict the aging degree of polymer modified asphalt binders.


2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Xiangming Deng ◽  
Hui Huang ◽  
Bin Wang ◽  
Jie Chen

High-performance asphalt binder plays an important role in the durable asphalt pavement. Asphalt modified by rock asphalt (RA) is one of the high-performance modified asphalt materials. It was used in road engineering as a relatively environmentally friendly material, because rock asphalt takes some advantages of large reserves, easy treatment, and efficient modification. Moreover, the main component of rock asphalt is bitumen, which enables it to substitute part of the binder used in asphalt mixtures. On the other hand, the negative low-temperature performance of RA modified asphalt impeded its application in cold regions. The object of this paper is to improve the low-temperature performance of RA modified asphalt by compound modified with styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR). The 70-penetration grade binder and the RA modified asphalt with 15% RA by weight were applied as the base binder. Five types of RA-SBR modified asphalt were prepared, and the content of SBR was 2%, 4%, 5%, 6% and 8% by weight of BRA modified binder. The Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) tests were utilized to illustrate the reasons for the poor low-temperature performance of BRA modified asphalt and reveal the compound modification mechanism of BRA-SBR modified asphalt. The Brookfield viscosity test, dynamic shear rheometer test, and bending beam rheometer test were adopted to reveal the variation patterns of rheological behavior and low-temperature performance with mass contents of SBR. The test results indicated that the worse of low-temperature performance was caused by the increase of asphaltene content and the stress concentration due to ash in RA modified asphalt. And the compound modification is a physical process. The addition of SBR has improved the low-temperature performance of RA modified asphalt dramatically. And based on the rheological behaviors and low-temperature performance of RA-SBR compound modified asphalt, the optimum content of SBR was determined, which is about 4%∼5%.


2015 ◽  
Vol 76 (9) ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Shaffie ◽  
J. Ahmad ◽  
A. K. Arshad ◽  
D. Kamarun

In this paper, the effects of nanopolyacrylate (NP) in binder modification on the empirical and rheological characteristics of the conventional binder were explored. The empirical and rheological binder properties were characterized using penetration, softening point, viscosity and dynamic shear rheometer (DSR) respectively.  These testings have become useful methods in characterizing of the binder performance on the pavement. The results indicated that NP polymer modification improved the physical properties of the conventional binder such as; penetration, softening point and temperature susceptibility. The results of viscosity test show that the NP polymer modified binder is more viscous than unmodified binder where viscosity increases with the increment of polymer content. The DSR results indicate that the NP polymer improves rheological properties of conventional binder, i.e. increasing the complex shear modulus (G∗) values and rutting parameters (G∗/sin δ), as well as decreasing the phase angle (δ) values. Therefore, it can be concluded that NP polymers considerably improves elastic properties and rutting resistance of binder and thus could be used for enhancing the asphalt pavement performance.


Author(s):  
Haopeng Wang ◽  
Xueyan Liu ◽  
Panos Apostolidis ◽  
Tom Scarpas

The microstructure and chemical composition of asphalt binders have a significant effect on their rheological properties and, therefore, their performance as road paving binders. This study aims to investigate the effects of warm-mix asphalt (WMA) additives, organic type and chemical type, on the rheological properties and chemical internal structure of base asphalt and crumb rubber modified asphalt (CRMA). A set of dynamic shear rheometer (DSR) tests was conducted to obtain the rheological parameters (e.g., complex viscosity, complex modulus, phase angle) of asphalt binders. The flow activation energy was calculated from Arrhenius equation based on viscosity data to rank the thermal susceptibility. Black diagrams and master curves of complex modulus and phase angle were utilized to analyze the rheological properties. The molecular weight distributions of asphalt binders were inverted from the phase angle master curve to evaluate the molecular weight characteristics. It was found that the the addition of crumb rubber into base asphalt improves the rheological properties of enhanced modulus and elasticity. Organic and chemical types of WMA additives have different chemo-physical effects on both base asphalt and CRMA. Phase angle inversion method provides a powerful tool to monitor the molecular structure change and, therefore, the chemo-physical interactions of asphalt binders induced by modifications. Finally, there is a good correlation between flow activation energy and molecular weight.


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