Abstract: This study aims at characterizing the nanostructure and microstructure and the mechanical behavior of asphalt clay nanocomposites. To this end, various atomic force microscopy (AFM) techniques (i.e., tapping mode imaging, ...

Abstract: In this paper, various nanomechanical and macromechanical techniques were used to study the effect of a reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) binder on the microstructure and properties of a virgin asphalt binder and to evaluate ...

Abstract: In this paper, various Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) techniques are utilized to study the effects of different warm mix asphalt (WMA) additives on the nanostructure and microstructure as well as the adhesive and cohesive ...