Technical information

In this section, we display technical notes (including RoadMat R&D studies), case studies and user guides for our website.

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Successful cold recycling project with Redicote E-7100 emulsion at Glen Elder, Kansas (USA). Picture courtesy of Nouryon.

Successful cold recycling project with Redicote® E-7100 emulsion at Glen Elder, Kansas (USA)

This case study describes the use of an optimized emulsifier for cold in-place recycling (Redicote® E-7100 by Nouryon).

Case study

25 septembre 2022

Hot Mix Asphalt at 160°C (320°F) with visible smoke (left) and a Warm Mix Asphalt with no visible smoke (right). Pïcture courtesy of Astec industries

Warm mixes: How to lower the manufacturing temperature of asphalt mixtures?

You want to know how to lower the manufacturing temperature of asphalt mixtures? This note explains how warm mixes are obtained and the various technologies currently available.

Technical note

21 février 2021

Picture courtesy of shutterstock

Can an old aged bitumen become like new again? Or why use rejuvenators...

You want to know how rejuvenators, also called Recycling Agents, can modify old asphalt binders? This note explains why bitumen ages and how to rejuvenate it with the right product.

Technical note

24 février 2020

Picture courtesy of Probisa

How to choose an emulsifier?

You want to know the way emulsifiers work in bituminous emulsions? This note describes the main products and their impact on the emulsion.

Technical note

11 octobre 2019

Picture courtesy of Probisa

Principles of bitumen polymer modification

You want to know how polymer modification of asphalt binders works? This note presents the main products and their effect on the structure of the binder.

Technical note

23 juin 2019

Picture courtesy of National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT), Auburn University, Auburn, AL, USA

Asphalt binder specifications: Performance vs penetration grades

You want to know how asphalt binder specifications for paving applications are made? This note describes the set of properties used in European and US (PG Grading) specifications.

Technical note

10 mai 2019

How does the RoadMat database work?

You want to use the RoadMat database? This note explains the basics of the database and the way additives and other road materials are organized.

User guide

18 mars 2019

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