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<p>This study is related to evaluations of the performance and usability evaluations of existing and also newly produced Warm Mixed Asphalt (WMA) additives. Viscosity, softening point, and penetration tests were performed on bitumen with additives without changing the bitumen rate for the additives. For the asphalt concrete, Marshall Stability tests were performed. WMA additives are used to reduce asphalt production temperatures and, consequently, the temperature of the mixture significantly. According to the Marshall Stability test, it was determined that the WMA samples fulfilled values within the local standards. The Hot Mixed Asphalt (HMA) and Warm Mixed Asphalt (WMA) additives were compared as to additive costs and energy savings considering the reduced production temperatures. Additives have great potential to be used in adverse weather conditions and in many countries.</p>
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This study is related to evaluations of the performance and usability evaluations of existing and also newly produced Warm Mixed Asphalt (WMA) additives. Viscosity, softening point, and penetration tests were performed on bitumen with additives without changing the bitumen rate for the additives. For the asphalt concrete, Marshall Stability tests were performed. WMA additives are used to reduce asphalt production temperatures and, consequently, the temperature of the mixture significantly. According to the Marshall Stability test, it was determined that the WMA samples fulfilled values within the local standards. The Hot Mixed Asphalt (HMA) and Warm Mixed Asphalt (WMA) additives were compared as to additive costs and energy savings considering the reduced production temperatures. Additives have great potential to be used in adverse weather conditions and in many countries.

Investigation of the Effects of Additives used in Reducing Asphalt Production Temperatures

Slovak Journal of Civil Engineering

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

This study is related to evaluations of the performance and usability evaluations of existing and also newly produced Warm Mixed Asphalt (WMA) additives....

Investigation of the Effects of Additives used in Reducing Asphalt Production Temperatures

Published Online: Apr 02, 2023

Page range: 34 - 44

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/sjce-2023-0004

Keywords
Warm Mix Asphalt (WMA), Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA), Modified Bitumen, Viscosity, Additive, Energy Saving

© 2023 Süleyman Nurullah Adahi Şahin et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Investigation of the Effects of Additives used in Reducing Asphalt Production Temperatures

Published Online: Apr 02, 2023

Page range: 34 - 44

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/sjce-2023-0004

KeywordsWarm Mix Asphalt (WMA), Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA), Modified Bitumen, Viscosity, Additive, Energy Saving

© 2023 Süleyman Nurullah Adahi Şahin et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Keywords
Warm Mix Asphalt (WMA), Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA), Modified Bitumen, Viscosity, Additive, Energy Saving