Learn about the production and industrial applications of bitumen, known for its waterproofing and adhesive traits, while ...

Many asphalt contractors don’t see bitumen as anything more than the sticky binder that keeps their aggregates together. However, companies are finding new ways to stretch the use of this relatively ...

Although the history of bitumen dates back to the third millennium BC, only little is known about its surface structure. Researchers are now shedding light on the nature of the bitumen surface using ...

Over the past decade, production of “unconventional” oil in North America has surged as technological improvements and cost reductions have made these crudes competitive in the North American market.

The warm-mix asphalt (WMA) has become increasingly popular because it reduces the possibility of aging during construction and paving. However, its susceptibility to moisture-related distresses ...

An associate professor from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has written to the Karnataka government to construct a trial road section using bio-bitumen technology, claiming that the ...