Asphalt Paving Technology 2013

Asphalt Paving Technology 2013, a series volume, contains 26 original research papers devoted to the formulation, chemistry, mixing, modeling, testing and optimization of asphalt - with applications to highway and infrastructure engineering. Written by leading civil and structural engineers from universities and government agencies around the world, the book offers information for designing and producing higher-quality asphalt. Some of the highlights of the book include: new developments in mixing, testing, modeling; research findings on sustainable asphalt technology; bitumen use and specifications in Europe; and, fully-searchable text on accompanying CD-ROM. Chapters include: Development of a Failure Criterion for Asphalt Mixtures under Fatigue Loading; Hot Mix Asphalt Pavement Frictional Resistance as a Function of Aggregate Physical Properties; Evaluating Photocatalytic Asphalt Pavement Effectiveness; Laboratory Conditioning Protocols for Warm-Mix Asphalt; An Industry Perspective on Sustainable Asphalt Technologies; and, Specifications and Use of Bituminous Materials in Europe.