Research Article

Effect of Multiple-Walled Carbon Nanotubes (MWCNTs) on Asphalt Binder Rheological Properties and Performance

Table 2

Asphalt cement physical properties.

TestUnitAC (40–50)
Test resultsSCRB, 2003 criteria

Penetration (100 gm, 25°C, 5 s)(0.1 mm)4440–50
Rotational viscosity at 135°CPa s0.540…..….
Ductility (25°C, 5 cm/min)cm115>100
Flash point (cleave land open cup)°C298Min. 232
Softening point (4 ± 1) °C/min°C52……….
Specific gravity…..1.031.01–1.05