How can low-temperature cracking in bitumen pavements be prevented?
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November 20, 2024 at 4:00 pm by Linda Jackson
Preventing low-temperature cracking involves using binders with better low-temperature flexibility, such as polymer-modified bitumen. Proper mixture design with appropriate aggregates, reducing binder stiffness, ensuring sufficient compaction, and controlling the cooling rate during construction can also mitigate thermal stresses.