Characterization and Testing of Foamed Modified Bitumen for Quality Assurance and Feasibility for Indian Condition and Standards
| International Journal of Civil Engineering |
| © 2016 by SSRG - IJCE Journal |
| Volume 3 Issue 2 |
| Year of Publication : 2016 |
| Authors : Ashutosh Tejankar, Abhishek Chintawar |
10.14445/23488352/IJCE-V3I2P103
How to Cite?
Ashutosh Tejankar, Abhishek Chintawar, "Characterization and Testing of Foamed Modified Bitumen for Quality Assurance and Feasibility for Indian Condition and Standards," SSRG International Journal of Civil Engineering, vol. 3, no. 2, pp. 13-18, 2016. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23488352/IJCE-V3I2P103
Abstract:
For many decades, bitumen has been successfully used in asphalt concrete to pave roads. Despite continuous improvements to bitumen production processes, mix design and pavement design, there are limits to the extent that bitumen can surmount the challenge. Accelerating wear and tear caused by heavy traffic and harsh climates are taking a toll. In addition there are increasing demands for quieter and safer roads. In India about 90% of roads are bitumen paved. Pavement industry has developed rapidly all over the world during the last few decades, especially in developing countries. Following the rapid development, increased traffic load, higher traffic volume, and insufficient maintenance led to many severe distresses (e.g. rutting and cracking) of road surfaces. The harsh reality was demanding more on bitumen quality. Considering all these problems it is seen that using plain bitumen is not sufficient now a days due to increase in distress therefore considering the need of modification of bitumen, foaming of bitumen is also a step towards modification of bitumen.
Keywords:
Foamed Bitumen, Modified Bitumen, Rehabilitation Of Road, Characteristics, Test Results.
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