The use of polymers (like SBS) and crumb rubber to enhance rutting and cracking resistance.

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For lab technicians, MS-26 acts as a companion to AASHTO and ASTM standards. It offers practical insights into test preparations, troubleshooting equipment, and minimizing testing variability for: Dynamic Shear Rheometer (DSR) Bending Beam Rheometer (BBR) Rolling Thin-Film Oven (RTFO) Pressure Aging Vessel (PAV) Rotational Viscometer (RV) 3. Optimizing Polymer Modification