Development of Two-Step Secant Method to Interpret the Flow Number Test Data of Asphalt Mixtures

AbstractThe flow number test is widely utilized as a routine test for assessing the rutting resistance of asphalt mixtures. The objective of this study is to propose a novel method of determining t...

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