Can humidity or dry air affect IntegraBase modified asphalt?
How does IntegraBase modified asphalt perform in these different situations? a. Constant heavy loads (truck routes) – Rutting is a huge problem here, our modulus and higher viscosities provide the strength to overcome problems. Since it is shear susceptible, the slower the rate of loading, the higher the apparent viscosity, the less the asphalt will flow in the mix. b. Repetitive wheel paths (bus lanes, ports) – Same as above c. Normal traffic (passenger cars, etc.) – Light, fast traffic really causes no problems for asphalt. IntegraBase does help with fatigue, increasing the number of ESAL’s a pavement can typically handle. d. Stop and Go traffic (intersections) – Pushing and shoving are a big problem here, the slow rate of loading is beneficial for our strength. Sliding plate viscometer test can measure shoving. Increased viscosities exponentially improve asphalt’s shoving principles.
