How is bitumen durability assessed in laboratory settings?
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November 20, 2024 at 11:26 am by Fatima Alhassan
Durability is assessed through tests simulating aging and environmental conditions, such as the Rolling Thin Film Oven Test (RTFOT) for short-term aging and the Pressure Aging Vessel (PAV) for long-term aging. Performance tests evaluate resistance to fatigue, rutting, and cracking.