
PMB mixes have been popular for decades and are designed to maintain the integrity of the roadway while enhancing functional performance characteristics. Most virgin bitumen lacks the complete properties needed in quality to build high-performing roadways. Adding polymers to create a PMB can help strengthen and toughen the roadway surface. PGXpand®, a bitumen-friendly polymer additive, is uniquely designed to allow polymer modified bitumen (PMB) producers to boost the high temperature performance of the binder while maintaining low temperature properties. It minimizes SBS content, improves viscosity, supports higher filler loading, and provides better stability.
Applying an Extreme Stress Seal with a PGXpand Modified Binder
We’re pleased to feature this insight from Steve Halligan at Road Surfacing SOLUTIONS, who brings experience in sustainable road construction and asphalt technologies to explore the topic of Extreme Stress Seal (XSS) application using a PGXpand® modified binder. What the Asset Owner Wanted This section of road is currently surfaced with a sprayed seal carrying 19,000 vehicles per day over two lanes along with the movement of [...]