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Released in the summer of 2011, is formally titled The Asphalt Binder Handbook . Unlike many older Asphalt Institute manuals that cover pavement design, mix design, or general asphalt construction, MS‑26 is devoted entirely to one subject: asphalt binders . It is a comprehensive, 223‑page volume that brings together, in one place, virtually everything the Asphalt Institute has published about liquid asphalt.

: Ensures uniform testing procedures across different laboratories worldwide.

The MS-26 manual is the primary reference text for understanding, testing, and applying asphalt binders. Published by the Asphalt Institute, it synthesizes decades of industry research, federal regulations, and practical field knowledge into a single, definitive text.

RTFO-aged binder is placed in a pressurized vessel (2.10 MPa) at elevated temperatures (90°C, 100°C, or 110°C) for 20 hours. Dynamic Shear Rheometer (DSR)

This report covers the , titled The Asphalt Binder Handbook

Some universities (Clemson, NCAT, Texas A&M) purchase site licenses. If you are a student or researcher, your university library portal may offer the PDF for free and verified . Look for a proxy link from your engineering library.