Tag: Asphalt Mixtures

Gilsonite is a powerful natural hydrocarbon resin with remarkable properties. It is black, shimmering, and brittle, mined from the earth’s surface in various places worldwide and when incorporated into asphalt, it can strengthen the asphalt mixtures, making it more robust, enduring, and less likely to become distorted or split. Furthermore, Gilsonite augments asphalt’s viscosity and diminishes its vulnerability to temperature fluctuations. How Is Gilsonite Added to Asphalt Mixtures Here are the steps to add Gilsonite to an asphalt mixture: Determine the ideal amount of Gilsonite to add to asphalt paving. The desired properties and performance of the final product greatly ... Read more