Abstract
In the recycling road industry, a fundamental knowledge of blending mechanisms between the aged and virgin binders is necessary. An infrared imaging methodology is customized to assess the blending in different recycled asphalt mixtures. Obtained results are compared to those of another stage extraction technique. Both methods show that RA materials behave differently according to the process. Furthermore, the infrared methodology is highly-sensitive to understand blending scenarii: as remobilization is lower in warm-mix processes, the intergranular zone appears less oxidized and more homogeneous. This study encourages mix designers to optimize current blending laws with the introduction of a remobilization degree.