CRC Press Bituminous Binders and Mixes: State of the Art and Interlaboratory Tests on Mechanical Behaviour and Mix Design: Report of RILEM Technical Committee ... of Bituminous Materials (Rilem Report, 17)

Product Description The aim of the studies presented in this report is the implementation of rational concepts and testing procedures for the design and manufacture of bituminous materials for applications in pavement construction. Practical test procedures are recommended for binder evaluation, mix design and performance assessment of bituminous materials. The three main topics addressed are binder testing, mix design and mechanical testing of mixtures. Each is examined through interlaboratory tests and there is a literary review of existing practices and methods for the production of polymer modified binders, mixture design and the mechanical properties of mixtures. Review 'At a time of profound changes in experimental procedures and specifications for asphalts, this book will be a source of information and reference not only for research scientists but also for highway engineers and practitioners ' - IAT News About the Author L. Francken