Course Description: This course explores the latest advancements in asphalt technology for railway applications, focusing on performance-enhancing additives and durability improvements.
Objectives:
- Understand the composition and behavior of modern asphalt mixes.
- Analyze the impact of high-temperature resistance additives.
- Implement polymer-modified asphalts for enhanced longevity.
- Assess the benefits of warm-mix asphalt in railway applications.
- Optimize asphalt binder selection for railway environments.
- Evaluate sustainable asphalt recycling techniques for rail projects.
- Enhance pavement flexibility and crack resistance through advanced materials.
- Develop asphalt testing protocols for railway-specific performance.
- Compare asphalt versus concrete in rail infrastructure applications.
- Design an asphalt mix specification for high-performance rail systems.
