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Mechanical Properties of the Interfacial Bond between Asphalt-Binder and Aggregates under Different Aging Conditions
Xiaorui Zhang1, Juntian Wang1, Xinxing Zhou2,3
1School of Transportation, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China.
Abstract:
Aging has a detrimental impact on the interfacial interaction and bonding between asphalt-binder and aggregates, which influence ultimately on the performance of asphalt mixtures and pavements. Evaluation of the mechanical properties of the interface between the asphalt-binder and aggregates has thus become a hot research topic, particularly as a function of aging. In this study, the interfacial tensile strength, compressive strength, elastic modulus, and interfacial recovery energy were measured and quantified using molecular dynamic simulation. Whilst the free volume of the asphalt mixtures exhibited sensitivity to aging, the interfacial tensile strength decreased with an increase in the degree of aging. In general, the mechanical properties of the asphalt-binder-aggregate interface were found to be significantly dependent on the aggregate type. Furthermore, the study results indicated that interfacial recovery energy is a key characteristic property for characterizing the interfacial adhesive force within asphalt mixtures. Overall, the study of mechanical properties of the asphalt-binder and aggregate interface, as presented in this paper, contributes to quantifying the adhesive properties and improving the performance of asphalt mixtures.
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