A new protocol for measuring bituminous mastic viscosity as a function of its filler concentration Academic Article uri icon

abstract

  • In this contribution the development and results of a new test protocol for measuring the viscosity of bituminous mastics are presented. The paper describes the various considerations that need to be taken into account when dealing with mastics, gives a detailed description of the sample preparation, the test set-up and the actual test performance. A demonstration of the use of the test procedure is given by developing three types of mastics in which different filler types, but a similar bitumen base, were used. From the results it can be seen that the developed protocol is sensitive enough to allow for detailed studies of the effect of filler shape, chemistry and size distribution. In continuation of this work, more types of mastics will be investigated and the test results will be linked to additional chemical and mechanical test results to further enhance the fundamental understanding of mastics. 2014 Taylor & Francis.

published proceedings

  • ROAD MATERIALS AND PAVEMENT DESIGN

author list (cited authors)

  • Hesami, E., Birgisson, B., & Kringos, N.

citation count

  • 5

complete list of authors

  • Hesami, Ebrahim||Birgisson, Bjorn||Kringos, Niki

publication date

  • April 2014