Optimising the dosage of bio-rejuvenators in asphalt recycling: A rejuvenation index based approach

Hu, Yongping, Ryan, Jack, Sreeram, Anand, Allanson, Max, Pasandín, Ana R, Zhou, Lu, Singh, Bhupendra, Wang, Haopeng and Airey, Gordon D (2024) Optimising the dosage of bio-rejuvenators in asphalt recycling: A rejuvenation index based approach. Construction and Building Materials, 433. p. 136761.

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Abstract

While significant research efforts have been devoted to the rejuvenation of aged bitumen using bio-rejuvenators, a universally recognised approach for dosage optimisation is still yet to be established. Aiming to develop standardised methods to determine the optimal dosages of six types of bio-rejuvenators, this study validated the use of a rheology-based rejuvenation index as a potential universal method. Rheological properties of rejuvenated binders, determined through frequency sweep tests, multiple stress creep and recovery tests, linear amplitude sweep tests, and bending beam rheometer (BBR) tests were carried out with the properties of virgin binder as reference targets. The results indicated that the applied rheology-based rejuvenation index is a feasible approach. This index can ensure improved low- and intermediate-temperature (fatigue) performance of aged bitumen while maintaining high-temperature performance within acceptable limits. Further characterisation of the binders by Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) analysis suggested that the bio-rejuvenation processes will commonly only involve physical softening rather than a chemical reversal of ageing. Therefore, the use of chemistry-based indices is likely not feasible.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	40 Engineering, 33 Built Environment and Design, 3302 Building
Depositing User:	Symplectic Admin
Date Deposited:	27 Jun 2024 10:37
Last Modified:	27 Jun 2024 10:37
DOI:	10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2024.136761
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URI:	https://livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/id/eprint/3182506