101-0669-00L Bituminous Materials
Semester | Autumn Semester 2017 |
Lecturers | M. Partl |
Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
Language of instruction | German |
Abstract | Introduction into special aspects of the mechanical and chemo-physical properties as well as the structure and application of bituminous materials for road and waterproofing application considering also new R&D trends |
Objective | Introduction into special aspects of the mechanical and chemo-physikal properties as well as the structure and application of bituminous materials for road and waterproofing application considering also new R&D trends |
Content | Basics of mechanical behavior: Viscosity, rheological models, viscoelasticity, time-temperature superposition, fatigue, viscoplasticity. Bituminous binders: Tar-related issues, bitumen, natural asphalt, polymer modified bitumen, technological tests, mechanical-physical properties, binder classification, bitumen emulsions, foam bitumen. Asphalt pavements: material structure and concepts, production, mixture testing and characterization, mixture types, recycling Waterproofing membranes: tack- coats, structure of polymer modified waterproofing membranes, production, typical tests, system-related properties, conastruction and application |
Lecture notes | Script, handed out during lecture |
Prerequisites / Notice | The lecture comprises two optional written exercises. It also includes one literature exercise with short presentation which is mandatory. |