Abstract: A chemically-modified asphalt composition formed by reaction of an asphalt, a polycarboxylic acid or anhydride and an organic polyalcohol. The resulting polyester-modified asphalt composition can be cross linked using a vulcanizing agent to form hard rigid bodies which can be reinforced with reinforcements and/or fillers, notably including glass fibers.

Abstract: A chemically-modified asphalt composition formed by reaction of asphalt and a polymerizable aromatic monomer followed by reaction with a polyester. Alternatively, the impact strength of the chemically-modified asphalt composition can be increased by carrying out the latter reaction in the presence of a rubbery polymer. The composition is non-tacky relative to the asphalt and can be cross-linked with a vulcanizing agent to form rigid bodies which can be chemically bonded to reinforcements and fillers, specifically including glass fibers.

Abstract: A chemically modified asphalt prepared by reacting an asphalt with a polymerizable vinyl monomer (e.g., styrene) and a rubbery polymer whereby the rubbery polymer is chemically integrated with the asphalt. The chemically modified asphalt can be, if desired, further cross linked by reaction with a cross linking agent such as a polycarboxylic acid, an organic isocyanate or an organic polyepoxide. The chemically modified asphalt compositions of the invention can be used in the treatment of glass fibers as well as in road paving applications and the like.

Abstract: A bitumen composition modified with an organo silane in which a bitumen such as asphalt is reacted with an organo silane containing ethylenic unsaturation or an organo silane containing at least one hydrogen atom bonded to the silicon atom whereby the organo silanes react with ethylenic unsaturation of the bitumen to chemically bond the organo silane to the bitumen. Also included are bitumens which have been chemically modified by reaction with steam, air, ammonia or aliphatic amines which have been reacted with a silane containing a functional group reactive with the bitumen. Bitumen compositions of the invention are preferably used in the treatment of glass fibers for use as reinforcement in asphalt systems.

Abstract: A process and composition for use in the manufacture of fiber-reinforced cementitious products. In the preferred practice of the invention, glass fibers are coated with a size composition containing a finely divided inorganic material having a high surface area and a polyelectrolyte, and the resulting coated glass fibers are then laid down, along with a cement composition formulated to contain cement, the inorganic material and the polyelectrolyte, whereby water is removed from the cement composition to form a glass fiber reinforced cementitious product arranging to the Matschek or Magniani process.

Abstract: A filler reinforced composite comprising bitumen as a continuous phase and as reinforcement in the bitumen, fillers which have been coated with a chemically-modified bitumen composition prepared by reacting a bituminous material with an organo metallic compound.

Abstract: A filler reinforced composite comprising bitumen as a continuous phase and as reinforcement in the bitumen, fillers which have been coated with a chemically-modified bitumen prepared by reacting a bituminous material with a chromium complex.

Abstract: A chemically-modified bitumen composition prepared by reacting a bituminous material with a chromium complex. The composition can be used to coat fillers and glass fibers, either in the form of individual filaments or bundles of glass fibers. The coated fillers and fibers can be used as reinforcement for bitumen or bitumen plus aggregate to securely tie the filler or glass fiber surfaces to the bitumen.

Abstract: Glass fibers, either in the form of individual filaments or bundles or glass fibers, which have been coated with a chemically-modified asphalt prepared by reacting a bituminous material with an organo silicon compound in which the organic group attached to the silicon atom contains a functional group reactive with the bitumen. The coated fibers can be used as reinforcement for bitumen or bitumen plus aggregate to securely tie the glass fiber surfaces to the bitumen.

Abstract: A rubber modified asphalt composition prepared by reacting a bituminous material with a polymerizable aromatic monomer and a rubbery polymer whereby the rubbery polymer is chemically integrated with the asphalt. The rubber modified asphalt compositions of this invention can be used in the treatment of glass fibers as well as in road paving applications, roofing applications and the like.

Abstract: A bitumen composition modified with an organo silane in which a bitumen such as asphalt is reacted with an organo silane containing ethylenic unsaturation or an organo silane containing at least one hydrogen atom bonded to the silicon atoms whereby the organo silanes react with ethylenic unsaturation of the bitumen to chemically bond the organo silane to the bitumen. Also included are bitumens which have been chemically modified by reaction with steam, air, ammonia or aliphatic amines which have been reacted with a silane containing a functional group reactive with the bitumen. Bitumen compositions of the invention are preferably used in the treatment of glass fibers for use as reinforcement in asphalt systems.

Abstract: The use of flake glass in road pavement and repair is disclosed. In particular, we disclose improvements in the formulations of asphalt aggregate wear surfaces, substrate layers and interface layers between the substrate and wear surfaces. In one embodiment we also employ an unsaturated monomer or an unsaturated elastomer.

Abstract: Glass fibers, either in the form of individual filaments or bundles of glass fibers, which have been coated with a chemically-modified asphalt prepared by reacting a bituminous material with a chromium complex. The coated fibers can be used as reinforcement for bitumen or bitumen plus aggregate to securely tie the glass fiber surfaces to the bitumen.

Abstract: The use of flake glass in road pavement and repair is disclosed. In particular, we disclose improvements in the formulations of asphalt aggregate wear surfaces, substrate layers and interface layers between the substrate and wear surfaces. In one embodiment we also employ an unsaturated monomer or an unsaturated elastomer.

Abstract: Glass fibers, either in the form of individual filaments or bundles or glass fibers, which have been coated with a chemically-modified asphalt prepared by reacting a bituminous material with an organo silicon compound in which the organic group attached to the silicon atom contains a functional group reactive with the bitumen. The coated fibers can be used as reinforcement for bitumen or bitumen plus aggregate to securely tie the glass fiber surfaces to the bitumen.

Abstract: Glass fibers, either in the form of individual filaments or bundles of glass fibers, which have been coated with a chemically-modified asphalt prepared by reacting a bituminous material with an organo metallic compound in the form of an orthoester or an organo metallic boron compound. The coated fibers can be used as reinforcement for bitumen or bitumen plus aggregate to securely tie the glass fiber surfaces to the bitumen.

Abstract: A bitumen composition modified with an organo silane in which a bitumen such as asphalt is reacted with an organo silane containing ethylenic unsaturation or an organo silane containing at least one hydrogen atom bonded to the silicon atom whereby the organo silanes react with ethylenic unsaturation of the bitumen to chemically bond the organo silane to the bitumen. Also included are bitumens which have been chemically modified by reaction with steam, air, ammonia or aliphatic amines which have been reacted with a silane containing a functional group reactive with the bitumen. Bitumen compositions of the invention are preferably used in the treatment of glass fibers for use as reinforcement in asphalt systems.

Abstract: A process and composition for treating glass fibers for use as reinforcement of cementitious materials. The glass fibers are first sized with a size composition containing cationic fiber forming organic polymer and then a second coating containing an anionic film-forming organic polymer is applied to the glass fibers whereby the cationic and anionic polymers react to form a thin film on the glass fiber surfaces. The resulting glass fibers have good wetting and dispersibility characteristics for use as reinforcement of cementitious materials.

Abstract: Chemically modified asphalt compositions prepared by reaction of asphalt with ammonia, a polyamine or an aromatic diamine. The chemically modified asphalt compositions of this invention are particularly well suited for use in the treatment of glass fibers as reinforcement for asphalt matrices.

Abstract: A glass fiber reinforced cementitious product and treated glass fibers for use in the reinforcement of cementitious materials wherein the reinforcement is in the form of bundles of glass fibers, the bundles including an alkali impervious impregnant therein to protect the glass fibers from alkaline materials liberated during age hardening of cementitious products. The use of impregnated bundles of glass fibers prevents or substantially minimizes loss in strength with aging of glass fiber-reinforced cementitious products as is characteristic of prior art products.