Molecular Dynamics Simulation of a Styrene Butadiene Rubber (SBR) Asphalt and Construction of Double-Layer Mixture System
Danni Li
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Tennessee
This page shows the adsorption behavior of asphalt to aggregate in an SBR asphalt-aggregate double-layer model during a 200 ps NVT simulation at 298 K.
This research has established a comprehensive molecular model for SBR modified asphalt and achieve a stable configuration of the SBR asphalt model. The density results in the simulation processes have evaluated the accuracy of the microstructural of the SBR asphalt model. A double-layer structure model, which integrates SBR asphalt with aggregate, was developed for a further exploration in the field. This model established a foundation for probing the complex interface interactions between the asphalt matrix and aggregate components. These interactions are paramount in determining the mechanical integrity and longevity of asphalt pavements.
Interactive Structures
Color Legend:
- Red = Oxygen
- Blue = Nitrogen
- Yellow = Sulfur
- Gray = Carbon
- White = Hydrogen
- Beige= Silicon
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