Abstract
Wax-based additives can be added to crumb rubber modified bitumen (CRMB) at different stages to enhance the workability. This study aims to optimize the preparation procedure by investigating the effects of the preparation procedure on the rheological properties of CRMB containing wax-based additives and the interaction mechanism. Rubber swelling tests under various conditions were conducted to examine the effects of temperature and additives on the interaction process. Rheological and thermal characterizations were performed on the CRMB binder and its liquid phase. Results show that reducing the bitumen viscosity by adding wax-based additives can promote the bitumen-rubber interaction and achieve similar swelling results at a lower temperature. However, a significant proportion of wax-based additives were found to penetrate rubber particles for the warm-produced CRMB. Although warm-produced CRMB may save energies compared to hot-produced CRMB, it is not recommended to replace the traditional hot-produced CRMB procedure.
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