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Outline for
Modified Asphalt Course |
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Streaming Video Production |
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A. Background
B. Distresses that occur in Asphalt Pavements
C. Types of Modification
D. Use of Modified Asphalts (Elastomers, Plastomers, PPA, etc..)
E. Use of Anti-Stripping Agents with PMA | ||
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A. Chemistry of Asphalt Cement
1. Refinery Practices
2. Chemistry/Macrostructure of Modified Asphalts
3. Compatibility (Microscopy) | ||
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3. Testing and Specifications for Modified Asphalt - John Casola Video Part-1 Video Part-2
A. Superpave Specifications
B. "Plus" Specifications
1. Use Elastic Recovery, Force Ductility, Toughness and Tenacity
2. Relationship of "Plus" specifications to Performance
C. Future Direction of Specifications | ||
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A. Recommended Plant Operations
B. Handling of Asphalt Binder at Terminal
C. Handling of Asphalt Binder at HMA Plant
D. Laydown of Modified Asphalt Concrete | ||
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A. Laboratory Studies
B. Field Studies
1. Performance of Modified Asphalt Pavements at Low Temperatures
C. Life Cycle Cost Analysis | ||
