Table 7 Free energy components of bitumen cohesion.

From: Investigating the effect of ceramic fiber on the mechanical properties of glassphalt

Bitumen type

Cohesion free energy (ergs/cm2)

PG 64 − 22

32.55

PG 64 − 22 + 1%CF

33.94

PG 64 − 22 + 3%CF

35.84

PG 64 − 22 + 5%CF

36.82