This dissertation presents the findings of a literature review and information
regarding selection, implementation and development of a chemical composition
procedure for asphalt cements. The chemical composition analysis selected was
the Corbett-Swarbrick procedure standarized as ASTM D4124. The procedure is
a selective adsorption / desorption (solid / liquid) chromatography which...
Polymer modified asphalts have recently been the focus of much
attention in the U.S. due to claims that polymer additives will
lengthen the life of an asphalt pavement. Much of the published
research on this topic has been concentrated on the effects of
polymer modifiers on binder and mixture properties....