Honors College Theses
Publication Date
5-3-2022
Major
Civil Engineering (B.S.)
Document Type and Release Option
Thesis (open access)
Faculty Mentor
Junan Shen
Abstract
As asphalt ages, its resistance to shear diminishes due to a change in composition, resulting in the need for repaving of roads. Current additives to asphalt binder focus on increasing the strength of the binder, but do nothing to prevent the ageing of the asphalt binder. Lignin is a biological additive that is known for its resistance to ultraviolet radiation. This research aims to study Lignin as an asphalt additive, which exhibits properties that can increase the resistance of degradation due to aging, as well as increasing the strength of the asphalt binder. This was done through the comparison of rheological properties of aged asphalt binders with varying dosages of Lignin, as measured using a Dynamic Shear Rheometer.
Recommended Citation
Martin, Frank A. Junior, "Analysis of Properties of Asphalt Binder with the Addition of Lignin" (2022). Honors College Theses. 757.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/honors-theses/757
