The Shell Bitumen Handbook, 5th edition
5th Edition
Published on 25. September 2003
Book
Hardback
464 pages
978-0-7277-3220-0 (ISBN)
Description
"This new edition reflects many of the very significant advances which have taken place in the period since the last edition was published. I am confident that you will feel that this is a worthy addition to your asphalt book shelf."- Robert Hunter
This respected Handbook has earned its reputation as the authoritative source of information on bitumens used in road pavements and other surfacing applications. This new edition has been up-dated to ensure The Shell Bitumen Handbook retains its excellent reputation.
This respected Handbook has earned its reputation as the authoritative source of information on bitumens used in road pavements and other surfacing applications. This new edition has been up-dated to ensure The Shell Bitumen Handbook retains its excellent reputation.
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Edition
5th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Emerald Publishing Limited
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Weight
1180 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7277-3220-0 (9780727732200)
DOI
10.1680/sbh.32200
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Content
Introduction
Manufacture, storage, handling and environmental aspects of bitumens
Constitution, structure and rheology of bitumens
Specifications and quality of bitumens
Polymer modified and special bitumens
Bitumen emulsions
Mechanical testing and properties of bitumens
Durability of bitumens
Adhesion of bitumens
Influence of bitumen properties on the performance of asphalts
Aggregates in asphalts
Types and applications of different asphalts
Specification, composition and design of asphalts
Asphalt production plants
Transport, laying and compaction of asphalts
Testing of asphalts
Properties of asphalts
Design of flexible pavements
Surface dressing and other specialist treatments
Other important uses of bitumens and asphalts
Appendices
Manufacture, storage, handling and environmental aspects of bitumens
Constitution, structure and rheology of bitumens
Specifications and quality of bitumens
Polymer modified and special bitumens
Bitumen emulsions
Mechanical testing and properties of bitumens
Durability of bitumens
Adhesion of bitumens
Influence of bitumen properties on the performance of asphalts
Aggregates in asphalts
Types and applications of different asphalts
Specification, composition and design of asphalts
Asphalt production plants
Transport, laying and compaction of asphalts
Testing of asphalts
Properties of asphalts
Design of flexible pavements
Surface dressing and other specialist treatments
Other important uses of bitumens and asphalts
Appendices