Investigating Fatigue Properties of Nanoclay and Nano-Hydrated Lime Modified Bitumen Using Linear Amplitude Sweep (LAS) Test

Document Type : Research Paper

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Department of Road and Transportation, Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Tarbiat Modarres University, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

Nanomaterials have been used for enhancing rheological properties of bitumen and mechanical properties of asphalt mixes. In this study, the effects of nano-clay, nano-hydrated lime and hydrated lime has been investigated on fatigue behavior of bitumen. Nano hydrated lime was produced using a planetary ball mill with average particle size of 281nm. Linear Amplitude Sweep (LAS) test has been performed to evaluate fatigue properties of samples. Nano-clay was used by 2%, 4% and 6% weight of bitumen. Hydrated lime and nano-hydrated lime were used at 5%, 10% and 20% of weight of bitumen. Results showed that nanoclay at 6% (by weight of bitumen), increased fatigue life of the binder at 40% level. Specimen contained 10% nano-hydrated lime had a fatigue life 49% higher than that contained 10% hydrated lime.

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