DEFORMATION RESISTANCE OF STONE MASTIC ASPHALT MIXTURE WITH A COMPOSITE BIO-BINDER
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This study investigates the deformation resistance of a Stone Mastic Asphalt (SMA) mixture based on a composite bio-binder, addressing the critical challenge in pavement materials science of finding alternatives to petroleum-based binders. A key problem with many existing bio-binders is their poor high-temperature performance, which leads to reduced resistance to plastic deformation. For a comparative evaluation, two mixtures with identical aggregate gradation were produced: a control mixture with conventional bitumen and a test mixture with the developed composite bio-binder. The rutting resistance was evaluated using the wheel tracking test according to the T 0719-2011 (JTG E20-2011) standard. It was established that the use of the composite bio-binder resulted in a 77,3% reduction in rut depth compared to the control mixture. The results indicate the high efficiency of the developed binder in improving resistance to plastic deformation and open up prospects for its application in pavement structures operating under high-temperature conditions and heavy traffic loads.
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