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Several variables influence the performance of hot asphalt mixtures including reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP). Among these, the virgin bitumen's origin, the mix production temperature and the time the mix is kept at a high temperature between mixing and compaction play a fundamental role but are often neglected. This study aimed to quantify the negative effects associated with the improper choice of these variables. Therefore, their influence on the mechanical (indirect tensile stiffness modulus and strength, Cracking Tolerance Index) and chemical (Fourier Transform Infra-Red spectroscopy) characteristics of asphalt mixtures containing 50% RA were investigated. In particular, two rejuvenators, two types of virgin bitumen (visbreaker and straight-run), two production temperatures (140 °C and 170 °C) and three conditioning times in the oven (30 min, 90 min and 180 min) were analyzed. The results showed interesting findings that allow us to recommend selecting the virgin bitumen type carefully and to avoid excessively stressing the binder during the production of the mix.
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