Rheological behavior of modified asphalt under short and long-term aging in Colombia

This project focuses on investigating the behavior of a typical Colombian asphalt, which has been modified to enhance its properties, under short and long-term aging conditions. The primary objective is to evaluate how these modifications influence the asphalt’s strength and durability, critical factors affecting its lifespan in road pavement. The overarching goal is to develop guidelines for best practices in Colombia, taking into account local asphalts and modifiers. This will contribute to improving the designs of asphalt mixes used in road construction in Colombia, making them more resistant, durable, and sustainable. . The partnership will further ÉTS’s initiatives in understanding asphalt aging phenomena and provide the Universidad Nacional de Colombia access to state-of-the-art equipment, benefiting the broader Canadian and Colombian infrastructure sectors.

Faculty Supervisor:

Diego Ramirez Cardona

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Partner:

Universidad Nacional de Colombia

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Construction; Transportation (excluding aerospace); Sustainability & the Environment

University:

École de technologie supérieure

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