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History, refining processes (petroleum vs. natural), and selection of crude sources.

| Test | Purpose | |------|---------| | | Measures complex shear modulus (G*) and phase angle (δ) at high/intermediate temps. | | Bending Beam Rheometer (BBR) | Evaluates low-temperature creep stiffness and m-value. | | Rotational Viscometer (RV) | Determines binder viscosity for mixing and compaction. | | Pressure Aging Vessel (PAV) | Simulates long-term in-service aging. | | Rolling Thin Film Oven (RTFO) | Simulates short-term aging during production and laydown. | MS-26 The Asphalt Binder Handbook download pdf