Asphalt is an important low-cost thermo-plastic material which is widely used for construction, in particular as road-paving. Therefore it is exposed to a wide range of load and weather conditions. Increasing traffic factors, such as heavier loads, higher traffic volume and higher tire pressure demand higher performance pavements. However, this kind of materials does not have good mechanical properties because it is hard and brittle in cold weather, and soft and fluid in a hot environment.
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