The use of polymer-modified binders in asphalt mixtures has become more widespread due
to their reduced thermal susceptibility and improved rutting and fatigue resistance …

Owing to the environmental protection potential and the desirable high performance
capabilities, asphalt rubber (AR) and styrene-butadiene-styrene (SBS) modified asphalt …

Modifying the bitumen in bituminous mixtures has become an inevitable solution against the
increasing traffic volume and its damaging effects on the environment. Today, the mostly …

The construction and maintenance of road pavements need to be undertaken to ensure
proper economic and social growth. Considering the high environmental impact that the …

The aim of this study is to analyze the phase separation that occurs between treated and
untreated rubber crumb particles produced by wet processes in the laboratory. The …

In order to achieve current sustainability and circular economy targets, the use of cleaner
practices is required. Therefore, for the abatement of emissions in a cost-effective way, the …

As a kind of environmentally friendly material, crumb rubber modified asphalt is widely used
in highway engineering to accelerate the consumption of end-life tires. The objective of this …

To enhance the properties of SBS and crumb rubber-modified asphalts, four different
amounts (5%, 10%, 15%, and 20%) of castor oil were added to crumb rubber-modified …

The use of recycled polymers as bitumen modifiers contributes to extending their application
at a competitive cost being also a more sustainable solution. However, despite several …

Ballasted track, while providing economical and practical advantages, is associated with
high costs and material consumption due to frequent maintenance. More sustainable …