Handbook of Asphalt Technology

This book provides a comprehensive overview of asphalt materials, serving as a valuable resource for practicing engineers, laboratory technicians, researchers, engineering students, and academics. It covers both fundamental principles and advanced theoretical concepts, ensuring a well-rounded understanding of asphalt technology.The content is structured around the three primary components of asphalt—bitumen, aggregates, and asphalt mixtures—detailing their properties, characteristics, and roles in pavement performance. Additionally, the book delves into practical engineering aspects such as base preparation, material delivery, compaction, laying techniques, asphalt mixture design, quality control, and quality assurance, offering insights that are highly relevant to industry professionals. Furthermore, the book explores various types of asphalt pavements, modern mix design methodologies such as Balanced Mix Design (BMD) and Superpave Mix Design, and emerging trends in asphalt technology, making it an indispensable guide for those involved in the development and advancement of sustainable and high-performance pavements.