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Author Read, John, 1968-

Title The Shell bitumen handbook
Edition Fifth edition / [John Read, David Whiteoak / technical editor Robert N. Hunter]
Published London : Thomas Telford, [2003]
©2003

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Description 1 online resource (xii, 460 pages) : color illustrations
Contents 1. Introduction -- 2. Manufacture, storage, handling and environmental aspects of bitumens -- 3. Constitution, structure and rheology of bitumens -- 4. Specifications and quality of bitumens -- 5. Polymer modified and special bitumens -- 6. Bitumen emulsions -- 7. Mechanical testing and properties of bitumens -- 8. Durability of bitumens -- 9. Adhesion of bitumens -- 10. Influence of bitumen properties on the performance of asphalts -- 11. Aggregates in asphalts -- 12. Types and applications of different asphalts -- 13. Specification, composition and design of asphalts -- 14. Asphalt production plants -- 15. Transport, laying and compaction of asphalts -- 16. Testing of asphalts -- 17. Properties of asphalts -- 18. Design of flexible pavements -- 19. Surface dressing and other specialist treatments -- 20. Other important uses of bitumens and asphalts -- Appendices
Summary Covering every aspect of bitumen, from its manufacture, storage and handling, to specifications and quality, this work has been fully updated to reflect the significant advances in key areas
Notes Previous edition: Chertsey : Shell Bitumen, 1990
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
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Subject Bitumen -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
Bitumen.
Eigenschaft
Asphalt
Bitumen
Verwendung
Verkehrsbau
Ingenieurbau
Herstellung
Transport
Genre/Form Handbooks and manuals.
Handbooks and manuals.
Guides et manuels.
Form Electronic book
Author Whiteoak, David
Shell Bitumen (Firm)
ISBN 9781680150537
1680150537
9780727738806
0727738801