Asphalt is a complex but popular civil engineering material. Design engineers must understand these complexities in order to optimize its use. Whether or not it is used to pave a busy highway, waterproof a rooftop or smooth out an airport runway, Asphalt Materials Science and Technology acquaints engineers with the issues and technologies surrounding the proper selection and uses of asphalts. With this book in hand, researchers and engineering will find a valuable guide to the production, use and environmental aspect of asphalt. Covers the Nomenclature and Terminology for Asphalt including: Performance Graded (PG) Binders, Asphalt Cement (AC), Asphalt-Rubber (A-R) Binder, Asphalt Emulsion and Cutback AsphaltIncludes Material Selection Considerations, Testing, and applicationsBiodegradation of Asphalt and environmental aspects of asphalt use INDICE: Introduction: History Chapter One: Nomenclature and Terminology Chapter Two: Chemistry of Asphalt Chapter Three: Production Chapter Four: Material Selection Considerations Chapter Five: Asphalt Testing Chapter Six: Applications Chapter Seven: Biodegradation of Asphalt Chapter Eight: Environmental Aspects of Asphalt Use
- ISBN: 978-0-12-800273-5
- Editorial: Butterworth-Heinemann
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 512
- Fecha Publicación: 15/09/2015
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés