Rheological Properties Evaluation and Microstructure Characterization of WMA Binder with Sasobit

Abstract

Two matrix asphalt binders were selected and mixed with Sasobit in different proportion to prepare warm mix asphalt binders. The dynamic shear rheometer tests were conducted, and the microstructures were characterized. Test results indicate that both of the rutting factor G*/sin and fatigue factor G*sin exponentially decrease with the increasing temperature but linearly increase with the increasing Sasobit dosage. The four chemical components test, infrared spectrum test and nuclear magnetic resonance test were also conducted to characterize the microstructure. The test results indicate that the four contents of chemical components are slightly changed after adding Sasobit into matrix asphalt binder, there is no chemical reaction but similar physical dissolution between Sasobit and asphalt.