A Review of the Natural Bitumen and its Effects on the Properties of Bitumen and Asphalt Mixture

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1 Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Babol Noshirvani University of Technology, Babol, Iran

2 M.Sc. Student, Department of Civil Engineering, Babol Noshirvani University of Technology, Babol, Iran

Abstract

In this study after a review on researches, the properties of modified bitumen and asphalt
mixtures with Gilsonite additives have been evaluated. Gilsonite is a hydro-carbonic
substance derived from oil in the oil-rich regions and it is observed in abundance and this
material due to low price and improving properties of asphalt mixture can reduce the cost
of road construction projects. Research conducted shows that the increase of gilsonite to
the asphalt mixture increases the fatigue strength and stiffness modulus of modified asphalt
mixture. With the increase in modulus it can be understood that the pavement would show
higher stiffness and longer fatigue life. The results indicate that the gilsonite increases the
viscosity and decreases the degree of penetration, and with respect to its lower price
compared to other additives such as polymer and industrial additives, could be a viable
alternative to improve the rutting at high temperatures in asphalt pavements. The studies
show that the additive enhances the strength and indirect tensile strength of mixture of
pavement and with increasing the ratio TSR, resistance to moisture asphalt mixture is
improved and stripping asphalt mixture is prevented and can be used as an anti-stripping
agent for siliceous aggregates. Also, due to the ability to withstand high shear forces can
cross at intersections, bus stops, especially in extremist bus routes, around the field and
also used runway pavement.

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