Research Article

Evaluating Iraqi Modified Asphalt Concrete Moisture Resistance Based on Strength Ratio and Fracture Energy Parameters

Table 2

Superpave parameters of the Daurah modified binder with 4% SBS.

Type of asphaltDaurah PG 76-16 with 4% SBS
ParameterStandard specificationTemperature measuredParameter measuredRequirements

AgingOriginal binder

Rotational viscosity (Pa·s)ASTM D 4402135°C1.453 (max.)
Dynamic shear rheometer (DSR) /sin δ (kPa)ASTM D 717570°C6.391 (min.)
76°C2.01
Ductility (5 cm/min)ASTM D 11325°C>200>100

AgingRolling thin film oven (RTFO) residue

Dynamic shear rheometer (DSR) /sin δ (kPa)ASTM D 717576°C3.252.2 (min.)
ASTM D 2872
Mass loss (%)ASTM D 28720.511 (max.)

AgingPressure aging vessel (PAV-110 C) residue

Dynamic shear rheometer (DSR) /sin δ (kPa)ASTM D 727534°C21005000 (max.)
ASTM D 6521
Bending beam rheometer (BBR) creep stiffness (MPa)ASTM D 05−16°C223300 (max.)
Bending beam rheometer (BBR)ASTM D 6648−16°C0.340.3 (min.)