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Performance of Plant-Produced Asphalt Containing Cellular Capsules

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MATERIALS
Volume 15, Issue 23, Pages -

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MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/ma15238404

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stone mastic asphalt; ravelling; rutting; macrotexture; encapsulated rejuvenators; polymeric capsules; cellular materials; energy-absorption

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This study evaluates the influence of encapsulated rejuvenators on the performance of plant-produced asphalt. The polymeric capsules are found to be capable of resisting mixing without compromising their performance. The deformation of the capsules significantly affects the stability, particle loss, and macrotexture of the asphalt.
This paper aims to assess the influence of encapsulated rejuvenators on plant-produced asphalt's performance. The polymeric capsules are evaluated as cellular materials that deform and absorb energy while they experience a progressive collapse of their porous structure, rather than a simply means to release the rejuvenator. Additionally, variables during asphalt manufacturing that may affect their plastic deformation under loading are assessed too. Firstly, plant-produced asphalt's mechanical and morphological properties were evaluated, including the capsules' distribution and integrity after mixing. Then, results were contrasted with lab-produced asphalt under controlled conditions. Lastly, the capsules' deformation was qualitatively evaluated using a FE model to verify findings from the testing campaign. It was concluded that (i) cellular capsules can resist mixing at an asphalt plant without compromising their performance; (ii) the deformation of the capsules affected asphalt's stability by up to 13%, reduced the particle loss by up to 25% and increased asphalt's macrotexture by 10%; (iii) to maximize their energy absorption, the cellular capsules must be part of the aggregate skeleton.

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