Moisture damage to asphalt pavements is a major issue since bitumen does not have a natural affinity to siliceous aggregates and most of the aggregates used for paving contain silica as a main component.
ADHESION PROMOTERS
If the mixes are not treated properly, in wet conditions the pavement will experience early failure within a year or two, which is costly. This is due the fact that the roads have to be repaved often as pavements do not last for the full service life they were designed for. Vietnam is promoting the use of adhesion promoters in asphalt mixes, to maintain adhesion and prevent stripping, thereby extending the lifespan of asphalt pavements.
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RoadMat, "Use of adhesion promoters to extend the life of asphalt pavements in Vietnam", RoadMat Case Study 4, 2023, published March 28, 2023
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