Research Article

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

Table 3

Superpave parameters of the Daurah modified binder with 3.5% PE.

Type of asphaltDaurah PG 76-16 with 3.5% PE
ParameterStandard specificationTemperature measuredParameter measuredRequirements

AgingOriginal binder

Rotational viscosity (Pa·s)ASTM D 4402135°C0.5763 (max.)
Dynamic shear rheometer (DSR) /sin δ (kPa)ASTM D 717570°C2.411 (min.)
76°C1.821
Ductility (5 cm/min)ASTM D 11325°C>100>100

AgingRolling thin film oven (RTFO) residue

Dynamic shear rheometer (DSR) /sin δ (kPa)ASTM D 717576°C2.452.2 (min.)
ASTM D 2872
Mass loss (%)ASTM D 28720.621 (max.)

AgingPressure aging vessel (PAV-110 C) residue

Dynamic shear rheometer (DSR) /sin δ (kPa)ASTM D 717534°C28005000 (max.)
ASTM D 6521
Bending beam rheometer (BBR) creep stiffness (MPa)ASTM D 05−16°C178300 (max.)
Bending beam rheometer (BBR)ASTM D 6648−16°C0.410.3 (min.)