Research Article

Evaluation of Fatigue Life of CRM-Reinforced SMA and Its Relationship to Dynamic Stiffness

Table 1

Properties of base binder grade 80/100 penetration.

Test propertiesValueStandard test

Viscosity at 135°C (Pas)0.65ASTM D4402
G*/   at 64°C (kPa)1.35ASTM D4-P246
Ductility at 25°C>100ASTM D113
Softening point at 25°C47ASTM D36
Penetration at 25°C88ASTM D5
Flash point (°C)300ASTM D9
Fire point °C317ASTM D9
RTFOT aged G*/ at 64°C (kPa)6.022ASTM D2872
PAV aged at 25°C (kPa)3122.5ASTM D6521