Research Article

Analysis of Natural Aging Behavior of Asphalt Binder in Cold and Arid Region

Table 2

The effect degree of different natural aging methods on the properties of asphalt binder.

PropertiesEffect

Viscoelastic propertiesTO + UV > all > TO
High-temperature performanceAll > TO + UV > TO
Stiffness modulus at −6°CAll > TO + UV > TO
Stiffness modulus at −12°CAll = TO + UV > TO
Stiffness modulus at −18°CAll > TO + UV > TO
Functional groupAll > TO + UV > TO
MnTO + UV > TO > all
All > TO + UV > TO