Investigating the Effectiveness of Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) as an Antifraud Approach for Modified Epoxy Asphalt Mixes in Developing Countries

• Published in: Sustainability Vol. 15; no. 23; p. 16332
• Main Authors: Ngezahayo, Esdras, Eskandari Torbaghan, Mehran, Metje, Nicole, Burrow, Michael, Ghataora, Gurmel S., Desalegn, Yitagesu
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Basel MDPI AG 01.12.2023
• Subjects: Asphalt pavements; Chemical reactions; Climate change; Costs; Density; Developing countries; Epoxy resins; Failure; Fourier transforms; Fraud; Highway construction; Infrared spectroscopy; Infrastructure; Infrastructure (Economics); Investigations; Laboratories; LDCs; Quality control; Roads & highways; Viscosity; New Zealand

The road surfacing material is continuously exposed to both traffic and climate stresses, including extreme temperatures and heavy rainfalls. Subsequently, most road defects start from the surface and potentially develop into road structural damage. Appropriate road maintenance schemes are necessary...