Why Emulsion
bitumen?
Why Emulsion bitumen?
All the road construction and
maintenance properties provided by cutback bitumen are also available in Emulsion
bitumen. Emulsion bitumen also have wide-ranging applications and better
performance than cutback bitumen.
Emulsion bitumen Selection
Criteria: Bitumen type should be selected carefully and its usage should be clarified
to users. Evidently, Emulsion bitumen differ from cutback bitumen in
applications, which necessitates training and obtaining sufficient knowledge of
its function.
Some users equate Emulsion
bitumen to cutback bitumen and encounter problems by failing to observe their
specific usage method.
It is, therefore, necessary to
train users, supervisors, and contractors on the use of Emulsion bitumen. Users
of Emulsion bitumen are advised to consult the factory for the necessary
guidance on its transport, storage, and application. The following report
mentions some of the factors affecting the Emulsion bitumen selection.
1. Environmental
conditions: Although it is environmentally imperative to choose Emulsion
bitumen in all circumstances, it is further stressed in areas with human,
plant, and animal presence.
2. Due to the use of water for
bitumen dilution instead of petroleum solvents in cutback bitumen, they achieve
better application quality and adhesion to rock materials.
3. The curing time variety of
bitumen means that selecting the suitable bitumen type by usage will result in
better conditions. For instance, using the CRS Emulsion bitumen for tack coat
in asphalt pavement during traffic will make vehicle movement safer due to its
rapid curing rate.
4. Emulsion bitumen can be used
easily with wet rock materials and cause no problems in achieving a suitable
quality. Clearly, using this bitumen type is not recommended in rainstorms.
