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Vol. 4 No. 3 (2002): Journal 4

Modification of Asphalt Binders: General Aspects

DOI:
https://doi.org/10.15517/xpvk9g60
Submitted
October 1, 2025
Published
2025-10-06

Abstract

Currently, there is a significant trend towards the modification of asphalt binders due to the increase in traffic loads that pavement structures must withstand throughout their service life on the road, which ultimately leads to accelerated deterioration of the wearing courses. As a consequence of the above, there is a need to begin research and implement the necessary technology in our country to effectively modify our asphalt binders, that is, adapting existing procedures to our national context, both in terms of raw material production and in the analysis of the type and volume of the vehicle fleet.

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