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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 21, 2013
Filed:
Dec. 02, 2011
Everett Crews, Charleston, SC (US);
Tom Girardeau, Mount Pleasant, SC (US);
Iain Jack, Cape Girardeau, MO (US);
Everett Crews, Charleston, SC (US);
Tom Girardeau, Mount Pleasant, SC (US);
Iain Jack, Cape Girardeau, MO (US);
MeadWestvaco Corporation, Richmond, VA (US);
Abstract
This disclosure relates to bituminous compositions and methods of producing the same. More particularly, the disclosure relates to the production of bituminous compositions formulated with performance-graded bitumen-containing solvent-free bitumen emulsions which exhibit controllable, temperature-dependent interfacial rheology. When employed in paving applications, these bituminous compositions develop adhesive strength and load-bearing strength properties at rates comparable to traditional hot mix paving compositions and at rates faster than traditional cold mix paving compositions.