Review of crumb-rubber modified asphalt concrete technology. Final research report

Technical Report · Wed Nov 01 04:00:00 EST 1995

OSTI ID:210822

Papagiannakis, A T; Lougheed, T J

This study presents an analysis of the characteristics of crumb-rubber modified (CRM) asphalt pavements. It is comprised of a state-of-the-art literature review and laboratory testing conducted with a Brookfield viscometer. The reaction that occurs between the rubber and asphalt is not a chemical reaction, but rather a diffusion process that includes the physical absorption of aromatic oils from the asphalt into the polymer chain of the rubber. The presence of CRM in asphalt produces a thicker binder, which increases aging and oxidation resistance. The presence of carbon black in CRM improves binder durability. The temperature susceptibility of the mix is reduced, causing more uniform fatigue characteristics. CRM applications have been met with various degrees of success because existing quality control and quality assurance methods have not been developed enough to ensure desired binder properties in the field.

• Research Organization: Washington State Transportation Center, Pullman, WA (United States)
• OSTI ID: 210822
• Report Number(s): PB--96-139910/XAB; CNN: Contract WDOT-T9902-09
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
ASPHALTS
EVALUATION
RECYCLING
RUBBERS
TIRES
WASTE PRODUCT UTILIZATION