Preparation and performance study of commercial polyurethane-modified asphalt
摘要
Using BASF commercial polyurethane 1185 A (TPU) as the modifying material, polyurethane-modified asphalt in varying dosages was created for this study. The rheological properties, fatigue behavior, temperature sensitivity, chemical composition, and self-healing properties of polyurethane-modified asphalt were all characterized using multi-dimensional characterization techniques, such as the dynamic shear rheometer test (DSR), bending creep stiffness test (BBR), fatigue-healing-fatigue test, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The findings of the study indicated that adding TPU to asphalt can optimize its low-temperature performance, effectively increase its low-temperature flexibility, and greatly increase its resistance to low-temperature cracking. Excellent interfacial adhesion between the modifier and the base asphalt was found by microscopic morphological investigation. According to the results of the fatigue-healing-fatigue tests, the modified asphalt’s self-healing performance progressively improved as the TPU content rose, peaking at 6% TPU content. When the TPU concentration is 6%, the changed asphalt achieves the best overall modification effect, according to a thorough investigation of all performance metrics. This study’s findings offer a theoretical foundation for enhancing matrix asphalt’s rheological characteristics and self-healing capabilities while also prolonging the pavement’s service life.