POLYMER-MODIFIED ASPHALT WITH A CROSSLINKING AGENT AND METHODS OF PREPARING

摘要

Methods of preparing a cross-linked, polymer-modified asphalt is provided. The method involves adding a crosslinking agent to asphalt prior to the addition of a crosslinkable polymer and an acid. Asphalt prepared by the disclosed methods exhibit improved properties such as properties measured by the Multiple Stress Creep Recovery (MSCR) test.