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The asphalt binders could be modified to improve road perfo rmances by using various methods, and the reinforcement mechanisms are obviously different and quietly affect the road performances. According to the composite reinforcement theory, nano-CaCO3 particles, CaCO3 whiskers, and aramid fibers were used as reinforcements to prepare modified asphalt binders, and the conventional technical performances and dynamic shear rheometer (DSR) rheological properties were measured and investigated. In addition, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was applied to observe the interfaces between reinforcements and asphalt matrixes and the different reinforcement mechanisms were analyzed. The test results showed that the use of nano-CaCO3 particles, CaCO3 whiskers, and aramid fibers can improve the high-temperature stability of modified asphalt binders by different reinforcement mechanisms. The nano-CaCO3 particles were still effective under high-temperature conditions and could last for a long time through the principle of dispersion enhancement. The CaCO3 whiskers segregate easily and cannot be well dispersed in asphalt binders. The aramid fibers played an important role of stress transmission and fiber reinforcement in asphalt binders, and 2 mm-aramid fibers hold the best reinforcement effects. The conclusions can provide a reference for the selection and application of modifiers in the preparation of modified asphalt in laboratory and engineering projects.

Performance and Reinforcement Mechanism of Modified Asphalt Binders with Nano-Particles, Whiskers, and Fibers