The addition of polymers to bitumen allows the modification of certain physical properties, such as softening point, brittleness and ductility, of the bitumen. Polymer modified bitumen: Properties and characterisation provides a valuable and in-depth coverage of the science and technology of polymer modified bitumen. After an initial introduction to bitumen and polymer modified bitumen,the book is divided into two parts. Chapters in part 1 focus on the preparation and properties of a range of polymer modified bitumen, including polymer bitumen emulsions, modification of bitumen with poly (urethanes), waste rubber and plastic and polypropylene fibres. Part 2 addresses the characterisation andproperties of polymer modified bitumen. Chapter topics covered include rheology, simulated and actual long term ageing studies; the solubility of bituminous binders in fuels and the use of Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy to study ageing/oxidation of polymer modified bitumen. Polymer modified bitumen isan essential reference for scientists and engineers, from both academia and the civil engineering and transport industries, interested in the properties and characterisation of polymer modified bitumen. INDICE: Introduction to polymer modified bitumen. Part 1 Types of polymer modified bitumen: Polymer modified bitumen emulsions; Modification of bitumen using polyurethanes; Rubber modified bitumen; The use of waste polymers to modify bitumen; Polypropylene fiber-reinforced bitumen. Part 2 Characterisation and properties: Rheology of polymer modified bitumens; Factors affecting the rheology of polymer modified bitumen; Ageing of polymer modified bitumen; Natural weathering of styrene-butadiene modified bitumen; Fuel resistance of bituminous binders; Physiochemical techniques for analysing the ageing of polymer modified bitumen.
- ISBN: 978-0-85709-048-5
- Editorial: Woodhead
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 350
- Fecha Publicación: 01/10/2011
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés