Research Article

Study on Epoxy Resin-Modified Asphalt Binders with Improved Low-Temperature Performance

Table 1

Basic performance of A-70 matrix asphalt binder.

ItemsA-70 matrix asphalt binder
ResultsIndex

Penetration (25°C, 100 g, 5 s)/0.1 mm74.060‐80
Ductility (15°C, 5 cm/min)/cm>120>100
Softening point (ring and ball method)/°C47.4≥46

Solubility (%)99.90>99.5
Residue afterQuality change (%)−0.1≤±0.8
RTFOTPenetration ratio (%)73≥61

Relative density of asphalt at 25°C/(g/cm3)1.031