The fundamental cause of asphalt deterioration, leading to the formation of cracks, lies within the behavior of bitumen. It is a viscous binding agent that holds the asphalt mixture together.

The researchers started by utilizing machine learning algorithms to model the manner in which bitumen (the sticky black stuff in asphalt) oxidizes and hardens in response to environmental factors.

Researchers from Swansea University and King’s College London are working to eradicate potholes from our modern ...

If you drive or bike, you're probably all too aware of how a nasty pothole (or several) can gnarl an otherwise smooth commute ...

Australian construction materials company Boral has debuted a proprietary crumbed rubber asphalt bitumen that replaces common ...

Bitumen, also known as asphalt, is a viscous, black hydrocarbon substance derived from crude oil refining or natural deposits. It serves as a key commodity in the construction industry ...