In particular, we offer the following tests:

Binder

• Conventional binder tests

• Bitumen rheology using Dynamic Shear Rheometer (DSR)

• Low temperature properties using Bending Beam Rheometer (BBR) and Fracture Toughness Test

• Simulation of aging using Rolling Thin Film Oven Test (RTFOT) and Pressure Ageing Vessel (PAV)

• Advanced characterization using Atomic Force Microscope with Nanoscale Infrared Spectroscopy (AFM-FTIR), Gel Permeation-Chromatography (GPC) and Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR)

Asphalt mixture / Pavement

• Conventional mixture tests

• Dynamic tests (fatigue, stiffness, rutting, gyratory compaction)

• Monotonic loading tests (interlayer shear test, indirect tensile test, semi-circular bend test)

• Traffic load simulation in an environmental chamber using Model Mobile Load Simulator (MMLS3)

Flexible Plug Expansion Joints For Road Bridges
(according to draft EAD120011-01-0107 and 120093-00-0107 /ETAG 032-3)

• Movement capacity test under slow occurring movements at various temperatures with DJMS (Dynamic Joint Movement Simulator)

• Water tightness test

• Overrolling test (resistance to fatigue) with MMLS3

In case of questions, please get in touch with Dr. Martin Hugener: martin.hugener@empa.ch, +41 58 765 44 87