Transport vehicles are increasing in number as well as magnitude, and the use of super tires and different axle configurations is increasing too. The effects of these factors tend towards increased pavement deterioration, including fatigue, resulting in increased costs to maintain road networks at an adequate level. In this paper the reinforcement mechanism of bitumen mixed with GeoFiber™ (including cellulose, rock wool and polyester) is reported.
bitumen composites, Geofibers, Fatigue life, битумные композиты, минеральные волокна, усталостная долговечность
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