Abstract:
The present invention relates to a modified asphalt binder composition comprising : a. 70- 85 % by weight asphalt binder b. 0 1 - 5% by weight PPA c. 0 5 - 30% by weight supramolecular rubber.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a modified asphalt binder composition comprising : a. 70- 85 % by weight asphalt binder b. 0 1 - 5% by weight PPA c. 0 5 - 30% by weight supramolecular rubber.
Abstract:
A process is provided for producing an improved asphalt composition is air blown for a reduced period of time prior to addition of polyphosphoric acid. The air blowing process is performed at temperatures and using air volumes typically used for air blown asphalt. The process may be performed using neat asphalt, or it may be used on mixtures of asphalt with flux, slop, or mixtures of flux and slop. After the initial air blowing period, polyphosphoric acid is added to the asphalt. The polyphosphoric acid may be added while the asphalt is at temperature, or the asphalt may be allowed to cool slightly before the addition of the polyphosphoric acid. Following addition of the polyphosphoric acid, the asphalt may undergo further air blowing to obtain desired properties.
Abstract:
Asphalt emulsion compositions for use in priming a granular surface such as a road bed are provided. The asphalt emulsion comprises asphalt, an amphoteric emulsifier, and water. The asphalt emulsion priming composition may be used on road beds to prepare the road bed for paving. Application of the asphalt emulsion priming composition to a granular surface, such as a road bed, can provide several advantages, including reducing or eliminating dust generated by traffic on the granular surface.
Abstract:
In a first aspect, bituminous asphalt binder materials which are modified by the additio of crumb rubber or ground tire rubber are described. In a second aspect, the present invention directed to methods of producing a modified asphalt binder containing crumb rubber or groun tire rubber. The modified asphalt binders comprise neat asphalt, crumb rubber, one or more synthetic polymers, and one or more acids. The crumb rubber may be obtained from recycled truck and/or automobile tires.
Abstract:
Bituminous asphalt binder materials which are modified by the addition of crumb rubber or ground tire rubber and a cross-linking agent are described. In addition, methods are provided for producing a modified asphalt binder containing crumb rubber or ground tire rubber and a cross-linking agent. The modified asphalt binders comprise neat asphalt, crumb rubber, one or more acids and a cross-linking agent. Optionally, the modified asphalt binder may include one or more polymer additives. The crumb rubber may be obtained from recycled truck and/or automobile tires. The addition of crumb rubber in asphalt binders can improve the consistency and properties of the asphalt binders at high and low temperatures. In particular, the modified asphalt binders of the present invention exhibit improved elastic behavior, resulting in improved performance of roads or other surfaces paved using the modified asphalt binder. Road resistance to permanent deformation, fatigue cracking and thermal cracking is improved by use of the modified asphalt binder.
Abstract:
Improved asphalt pavement mixes containing calcium phosphate and processes for producing the improved pavement mixes are provided. The asphalt pavement compositions comprise aggregate, asphalt binder and calcium phosphate. The improved pavement mixes may be produced by blending calcium phosphate with the aggregate prior to combining the aggregate with the asphalt binder. Alternatively, the calcium phosphate may be mixed with the asphalt binder prior to adding the aggregate to the asphalt binder. The addition of calcium phosphate to the asphalt pavement mixtures can improve the stiffness or the moisture resistance of the asphalt pavement mix.
Abstract:
Methods are provided for preparing a bitumen product having improved properties for use in asphalt road paving. In a preferred embodiment, polyphosphoric acid is added to heated bitumen and stirred for a period of time. After addition of the polyphosphoric acid, one or more sulfur-crosslinkable elastomers and one or more sulfur donor coupling agents is added to the heated bitumen and mixed. The polyphosphoric acid, sulfur-crosslinkable elastomers and sulfur donor coupling agents may also be added to separate quantities of bitumen, and the bitumens may be combined prior to use to obtain a final bitumen product having the desired characteristics.
Abstract:
L'invention concerne une composition de pavage ou enrobé bitumineux à base d'une émulsion de bitume constituée un agent tensioactif amphotère et son utilisation en technique routière pour la fabrication de matériaux pour chaussées neuves, pour le renforcement ou la maintenance de chaussées anciennes ou leur réparation ponctuelle.
Abstract:
Cellulose based insulation materials are treated with phosphate compounds to provide flame retardant properties and reduce or eliminate the propensity of the cellulose based materials to ignite and propagate flame or smolder. The phosphate compounds may be blended with the cellulose based material in a dry process. Alternatively, the phosphate compound may be dissolved or dispersed in water or other solvent and sprayed on the cellulosic material. The cellulose material is then dried prior to use. The treated cellulose materials may be further conditioned prior to use by heating to between 30°C and 100°C for 12 to 48 hours.