Development of Self-Healing Asphalt Mixture using Nanoparticle-Modified Asphalt Binders
Development of Self-Healing Asphalt Mixture using Nanoparticle-Modified Asphalt Binders
Development of Self-Healing Asphalt Mixture using Nanoparticle-Modified Asphalt Binders
- Project Description: The goal of this research study is to evaluate the healing characteristic of nanoparticle-modified asphalt mixtures.
- Funding Agency: DOD
- Funding: $648,253
- Abstract:
- Assess chemical changes of asphalt binders due to the use of nanoparticles (SARA testing, FTIR testing, etc.)
- Evaluate surface energy properties of nanoparticle modified asphalt binders
- Assess cross-linking impacts of nanoparticle and asphalt binder at different nanoparticle dosage rates