The addition of polymers to bitumen allows the modification of certain
physical properties, such as softening point, brittleness and ductility,
of the bitumen. Polymer modified bitumen: Properties and
characterisation provides a valuable and in-depth coverage of the
science and technology of polymer modified bitumen. After an initial
introduction to bitumen and polymer modified bitumen, the book is
divided into two parts. Chapters in part one focus on the preparation
and properties of a range of polymer modified bitumen, including polymer
bitumen emulsions, modification of bitumen with poly (urethanes), waste
rubber and plastic and polypropylene fibers. Part two addresses the
characterization and properties of polymer modified bitumen. Chapter
topics covered include rheology, simulated and actual long term aging
studies; the solubility of bituminous binders in fuels and the use of
Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy to study aging/oxidation of
polymer modified bitumen. Polymer modified bitumen is an essential
reference for scientists and engineers, from both academia and the civil
engineering and transport industries, interested in the properties and
characterization of polymer modified bitumen.
