THE EFFECT OF WORKING TEMPERATURE ON THE PROPERTIES OF ROAD BITUMEN

EINFLUSS DER VERARBEITUNSTEMPERATUR AUF DIE EIGENSCHAFTEN VON STRASSENBITUMEN

An essential factor for the working (mixing, storing, transporting, laying, compaction) of bituminous mixtures is the viscosity of the binder. As the viscosity depends upon the bitumen production process and origin, as well as on temperature, it is suggested that in future the absolute viscosity in cst be used to classify the binder. From this the required working temperature can be deduced. Details are given of the changes of the properties of the binder under the influence of high temperatures in relation to time and flow of air. Research into mixture samples disclosed that optimal compaction is only possible up to a specified temperature. When this temperature is exceeded the density and stability decrease. The storage of bituminous mixtures has a prejudicial effect on density and stability. The investigations confirm the working temperatures given in the current standards. /TRRL/

• Corporate Authors:

  VEB Autobahnbaukombinat

  Templinestrasse 19
  Potsdam,   Germany 
• Authors:
  • Kunath, H
• Publication Date: 1971

Language

• German

Media Info

• Features: Photos; References;
• Pagination: p. 10-18
• Serial:
  • Beitraege zur Forschung & Praxis im Strass & Bruek
  • Volume: 5
  • Issue Number: 1
  • Publisher: VEB Autobahnbaukombinat

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Binders; Bitumen; Bituminous mixtures; Compaction; Handling and storage; Sensitivity; Stability (Mechanics); Storage facilities; Temperature; Viscosity; Workability
• Uncontrolled Terms: Laying
• ITRD Terms: 4948: Binder; 4963: Bitumen; 4967: Bituminous mixture; 3623: Laying; 5928: Sensitivity; 6722: Temperature; 5936: Viscosity; 5941: Workability
• Subject Areas: Freight Transportation; Highways; Materials; Terminals and Facilities; I31: Bituminous Binders and Materials;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00097366
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Research Association for Road Communications, W Gr
• Files: ITRD, TRIS
• Created Date: Oct 18 1975 12:00AM