Study on the Rheological Optimization and Multiscale Verification of the Asphalt Rejuvenator
Shanglin Song, Zhen Wang, Xiupeng Yao, Meng Guo, Haihong Zhang, Hongbin Chen, Fukui Zhang
TL;DR
This study develops a cost-effective asphalt rejuvenator to restore aged asphalt properties and improve sustainability in road construction.
Contribution
A novel asphalt rejuvenator formulation is developed and validated at multiple scales for RAP recycling.
Findings
The rejuvenator improves low-temperature cracking and medium-temperature fatigue resistance of aged asphalt.
Rejuvenated mixtures with 45% RAP show enhanced low-temperature performance.
The rejuvenator meets Chinese specifications and offers competitive economic benefits compared to commercial alternatives.
Abstract
The use of Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP) is a sustainable strategy to conserve natural resources, reduce environmental pollution, and lower construction costs. However, aged asphalt in RAP suffers from oxidation and loss of light fractions, increasing stiffness and brittleness. A key scientific challenge is how to effectively restore the performance of aged asphalt while maintaining cost efficiency. In this study, a novel asphalt rejuvenator was developed to address this issue. The rejuvenator consists of 6% aromatic oil-like materials to replenish light components, 1.52% plasticizer to enhance ductility, and 0.3% modifier A to improve adhesion, with a total dosage of 7.82% by the mass of the aged binder. The rejuvenator meets the requirements of Chinese specifications. The performance evaluation was conducted at both asphalt binder and mixture scales. The results show that the…
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TopicsAsphalt Pavement Performance Evaluation · Infrastructure Maintenance and Monitoring · Grouting, Rheology, and Soil Mechanics