Performance Assessment of a Warm Asphalt Binder in the Presence of Water by Using Surface Free Energy Concepts and Nanoscale Techniques

AbstractWarm mix asphalt (WMA) has been gaining attention in the past few years because it offers several advantages over traditional hot mix asphalt (HMA) during production and placement. The advantages include: (1) reduced energy consumption; (2) reduced emissions; (3) reduced binder aging; and (4) extended construction season in temperate climates. Moisture damage in a compacted HMA/WMA mixture can be defined as the separation of the asphalt binder from the surface of the aggregate in the presence of water. In this study, atomic force microscopy (AFM) was used to investigate the effects of water on the adhesion and cohesion forces in three asphalt binders (one HMA, two WMA) using four different cantilever tips with different materials. AFM is a microscope that can be used to makes high quality three-dimensional images for smooth and level surfaces. The asphalt binders were the HMA PG 70-22 binder; PG 70-22 mixed with a proprietary Sasol wax at 4% by weight to make a WMA binder; and PG 70-22 with a prop...

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