Mechanistic evaluation of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) as base course: the role of binder aging in the response of RAP-virgin aggregate blends

Key Points

• Reclaimed asphalt pavement blends demonstrate varying performance based on binder aging.
• Aging impacts the mechanical response of the RAP-virgin aggregate blends significantly.
• Analysis involved experimental evaluation of RAP under different aging scenarios.
• Findings highlight the need for further exploration of RAP in construction materials.