Browsing by Subject "bitumen"
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Adhesion in bitumen-aggregate systems and quantification of the effect of water on the adhesive bond (Texas A&M University, 2005-02-17)This research is intended to contribute toward the understanding, development, and implementation of a more fundamental design process for bituminous pavement materials, utilizing thermodynamic properties of the materials ...
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(2015-05-01)The goal of this thesis is to argue that the bitumen-reed-boats utilized in the maritime trade between Mesopotamia and the Arabian Peninsula during the later Ubaid period (ca. 5300 - 4800 B.C.E.) probably originated as a ...
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(Texas A&M University, 2007-09-17)Moisture induced damage of hot mix asphalt pavements has a significant economic impact in terms of excessive maintenance and rehabilitation costs. The moisture sensitivity of an asphalt mix depends on the combined effects ...
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(2019-05-21)Reactive nature of steam and clay minerals may lead to formation damage and flow assurance issues. This dissertation presents experimental investigation of oil recovery and changes in petrophysical properties as a function ...
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(2016-12-02)Use of electron beam irradiation could effectively transfer energy to crude oil, resulting in improved cracking and reduction of operating temperatures. The overall objective is to crack heavy oil and make it less viscous ...