NTL Record

Title Paving asphalts : reduction of oxidative hardening of asphalts by treatment with hydrated lime : a mechanistic study
Record ID 33773
Personal Name
Creator
Plancher, Henry; Green, E. L.; Petersen, J. Claine
Source iv, 32 p. : ill.
Corporate Creator Laramie Energy Research Center
Corporate
Contributor
United States. Federal Highway Administration
Publisher United States. Federal Highway Administration
Publication Date 19770400
Language English
Abstract This study showed that lime treatment removes polar, viscosity-building components and reduces the susceptibility of the asphalt to laboratory oxidative hardening. The beneficial effects of lime treatment in reducing asphalt oxidative hardening were attributed to two synergistic effects: (1) lime reduces the formation of oxidation products by the removal of oxidation catalysts or promoters and (2) lime reduces the sensitivity of the asphalt to these oxidation products by removing polar molecules that would otherwise interact with the oxidation products to cause an increase in viscosity. Relationships were observed between polar functional group interactions and changes in asphaltene content and viscosity.
Rosap ID dot:921
Rosap URL https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/921
TRT Terms Asphalt hardening; Asphalt additives; Calcium hydroxide
Classification NTL - HIGHWAY/ROAD TRANSPORTATION - Pavement Management and Performance
Geographical
Coverage
United States
Contract Number P.O. No. 6-3-0031; FCP Code 39A6-051
Report Number FHWA-RD-77-147
Availability Federal Highway Administration
Resource type Tech Report
URL https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/33000/33700/33773/FHWA-RD-77-147.pdf
Format PDF
Database NTL Digital Repository