Abstract: The rheological properties and performance of binders are often explained using the chemical composition of binders. The present study explored the effect of SARA fractions (saturates, aromatics, resins, and asphaltenes) ...

Abstract: The heating potential of microwave-heated bituminous mixtures depends on the heating characteristics of aggregates. This study focused on understanding the effect of mineral, chemical, and dielectric properties of aggregates ...

Abstract: Healing of cracked bituminous mixes/layers by heating them is considered an effective pavement maintenance strategy in recent times. This study aims to investigate the heat-induced healing ability of cracked bituminous mix ...

Abstract: Bituminous mixtures recover from fracture damage during rest periods and at high service temperatures due to their self-healing ability. Steric hardening of binders is a time-dependent phenomenon whose effect on the ...