| Abstract: | Abstract: The changes of softening point, penetration, and ductility of two asphalts after aging were studied. Two methods are simultaneously used to study the aging kinetics of two asphalts and some kinetic parameters are given in this paper. The results show that the softening points increase while penetration and ductility values decrease after aging. It was concluded that the aging capability of AH-70 asphalt is better than AH-90 asphalt. The aging kinetic models of two asphalts based on softening points are compared with a pentane asphaltene aging kinetic model and the results are consistent. A new and easy method for studying the aging of asphalt was developed. |
