Modified Asphalt with Styrene Butadiene Styrene and Polyethylene Glycol: Assessment of Water Susceptibility and Rutting Resistance of Asphalt Mixture
By: Sundos Ayad Imad and Roaa Hamed Latief
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Language: English
Submitted on: May 2, 2026
Accepted on: Jun 9, 2026
Published on: Jul 22, 2026
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