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@article{185967,
        author = {AKSHATHA M and SUHAS H B and BINDIYA K and SHREESHA H S and NANDEESH KS},
        title = {EXPERIMENTAL ANALYSIS ON THE FACTORS INFLUENCING THE VISCOSITY PROPERTY OF BITUMEN},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {5},
        pages = {3821-3824},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=185967},
        abstract = {Bitumen, a vital binder in asphalt mixtures, exhibits unique rheological properties, with viscosity being one of its key characteristics influencing its performance in pavements. The viscosity of bitumen is essential for determining its workability, durability, and resistance to deformation under various environmental and loading conditions. This study examines the factor affecting the viscosity of bitumen, including temperature, aging, chemical composition, and the presence of modifiers. Temperature is a primary factor as bitumen viscosity decreases with rising temperatures, affecting ease of mixing and compaction in road construction. Aging impacts viscosity due to oxidation and volatilization, leading to a stiffer and more brittle material over time. Chemical composition, particularly the proportion of asphaltenes and maltenes directly influences the viscosity levels, while polymer additives can enhance bitumen’s resistance to temperature changes and stress. Understanding these factors is crucial for optimizing bitumen properties to improve road performance, extend service life, and reduce maintenance costs. Present study focuses on analysis of rheological properties of bitumen at various temperature to arrive at a relationship between flow and temperature.},
        keywords = {Viscosity Grade (VG), Polymer Modified Bitumen (PMB), Centistoke (cSt)},
        month = {October},
        }