International Journal of Engineering Research in Electronics and Communication Engineering

Property Analysis of Nano modified Bituminous Concrete Mixes

Author : Harsha Babu ¹ Dr. Bino I Koshy ²

Date of Publication :7th August 2016

Abstract: The surface of aggregate is polar and are water loving and in order to change the polar surface of aggregate and to give a better covered coating with bitumen a nanomaterial is been used. The nano material used in this study is zycotherm. Tests were conducted to evaluate the effects of nano modifier on the volumetric properties, mechanical properties, creep characteristics and rutting potential of Bituminous Concrete mix. The tests undertaken comprise the Marshall test, indirect tensile strength test, boil test, indirect tensile stiffness modulus test, creep test and wheel rut test. The study reveals that the the basic properties of bitumen remains same even after the addition of nano material, all other properties have improved.

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