Research Article

Studying Engineering Characteristics of Asphalt Binder and Mixture Modified by Nanosilica and Estimating Their Correlations

Table 1

Physical properties measured of bitumen.

Parameter measuredTest methodTest value

Specific gravity at 25°C (g/cm3)AASHTO T2281.01
Penetration at 25°C (0.1 mm)AASHTO T4960
Softening point (R&B) (°C)AASHTO T5356
Viscosity at 120°C (centistokes)AASHTO T2011055
Viscosity at 135°C (centistokes)AASHTO T201361
Viscosity at 160°C (centistokes)AASHTO T201170
Ductility at 25°C (cm)AASHTO T51>100