Continuous production of polymer modified bitumen (PMB) in road construction
Dec 07, 2005
Globalization, economic growth, and the abolishment of borders within Europe have resulted in a continuous increase in heavy goods traffic. These ever rising traffic levels have led to a continuously increasing strain on our traffic surfaces in both road and airport construction. In order to satisfy these requirements, more and more polymer modified binding agents (i.e. bitumen) are used in asphalt production.
- lower temperature sensitivity
- improved cohesion
- reduced symptoms of material fatigue
- high resistance to fracture
- high resistance to permanent distortion.
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