Lipstick softens asphalt binder: South Korean lab reuses expired makeup; field trials still needed

A team of researchers in South Korea explored the innovative use of expired lipsticks as an additive for asphalt binder.

State Route 49 Shingle Pilot: Lab tests back recycled asphalt; field cracks temper promise

Annually, the United States sends ten million tonnes of outdated asphalt shingles to landfills. In response, California ...
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Shingle Mix Trial Findings: Indiana test finds promise and cracking; limits of one trial emerge

Indiana's transportation department embarked on a groundbreaking trial utilizing recycled asphalt shingles integrated with ...
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Why the Asphalt Industry Should Move to a Balanced Mix Design

The history of asphalt mix design has changed significantly over the years with the goal always to create stable and durable pavements. Today, asphalt mixtures are primarily designed under the ...
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CTS Cement Rapid Set Asphalt Repair Mix

CTS Cement has released Rapid Set Asphalt Repair Mix, a cement-based, flexible pothole fill and repair material. It is resistant to cracking, bonds to existing asphalt, stays intact during service and ...
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Nano Alginate Rejuvenator Helps Recycled Asphalt Heal Itself and Resist Fatigue

A bio-based nano sodium alginate rejuvenator significantly extended fatigue life and self-healing capacity in asphalt ...
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Mix Design Practices for Warm-Mix Asphalt

Chapter: Appendix A - Draft Appendix to AASHTO R 35: Special Mixture Design Considerations and Methods for Warm Mix Asphalt (WMA) Unfortunately, this book can't be printed from the OpenBook. If you ...