Advances in Modifications Processes of Bitumen and Asphalt Mixtures

Dear Colleagues,

Transportation infrastructure is a vital part of any country’s assets and plays a significant role in its economic development and social interactions. Presently, the majority of this infrastructure is made up of flexible pavements wherein the asphalt or bitumen mixtures constitute perhaps the most important part. These mixtures are used in the top layer, which provides the protection to the structural layers below it, withstands the effects of weather and tire friction and facilitate movement of vehicles by ensuring the required riding quality. The recognizing the importance of bituminous materials, a lot of attention has been given to the improvement of their strength, their durability, and reducing their environmental impact. These efforts have largely focused on modifying bituminous materials, with or without aggregates, with the addition of foreign materials, which include recycled and new materials. As these efforts continue, there is a greater need for showcasing them on a unified platform so that the future research can be guided accordingly.

Therefore, this Special Issue on “Advances in Modifications Processes of Bitumen and Asphalt Mixtures” seeks high quality works focusing on performance investigation of different aspects of bituminous materials with the addition of different non-traditional materials. Topics include, but are not limited to the following:

• Experimental investigation on asphalt and bitumen mixtures;
• Use of recycled materials in pavements;
• Performance evaluation of bitumen and asphalt;
• Changes in chemical and rheological properties of asphalt with the addition of new materials;
• Construction methods for modified asphalt mixtures;
• Testing procedures for asphalt mixtures;
• Reducing environmental impact of road construction;
• Innovative uses of modified asphalt and its mixtures;

Dr. Uneb Gazdar
Dr. Abdullah Al Mamun
Guest Editors

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