The evaluation of performance related properties of Czech road bitumens

Growing use of modified bitumens and demand for better testing methods triggered implementation of new standards for assessment of bitumen binder quality. Many of these new standards were adopted from SuperPave testing system, developed on the basis of SHRP (Strategic Highway Research Program). These methods are much more demanding in terms of personnel qualification, investment costs etc. For successful implementation of the methods, perfect understanding of their principles, proper installation of apparatus, and thorough training of laboratory personnel are necessary. The paper presents above mentioned new methods and selected results of the research project "Implementation of new EU methods for testing and quality improvement of bituminous binders and related products" supported by Czech government (Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic). The main goal of the project is the evaluation of bituminous binders produced in the Czech Republic from different raw materials by different technologies, as well as comparison with binders usually imported from EU countries. In this project considerable amount of data was obtained, which will be useful both for further research and development in bituminous binder production in the Czech Republic and for development of new generation of bituminous binders specification in CEN/TC336. For the covering abstract see ITRD E157233

• Authors:
  • PLITZ, J
  • CERNY, R
  • MAXA, D
  • VACIN, O
  • SVADLAK, D
  • PROCHASKA, F
• Publication Date: 2008

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: 10p
• Serial:
  • PROCEEDINGS OF THE 4TH EURASPHALT AND EUROBITUME CONGRESS HELD MAY 2008, COPENHAGEN, DENMARK
  • Publisher: EUROPEAN ASPHALT PAVEMENT ASSOCIATION (EAPA)

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Binders; Bituminous mixtures; Conferences; Mix design; Standards; Test procedures
• Identifier Terms: European Union
• Geographic Terms: Czech Republic; Europe
• ITRD Terms: 4948: Binder; 4967: Bituminous mixture; 8525: Conference; 8158: Czech Republic; 8303: EU; 8034: Europe; 4714: Mix design; 187: Specification (standard); 6288: Test method
• Subject Areas: Data and Information Technology; I31: Bituminous Binders and Materials;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01321383
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: TRL
• Files: ITRD
• Created Date: Nov 29 2010 11:00AM